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The new shadow layer in the The shadow added to the layered file.
Layers panel.
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Questions
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What is the benefit to using Bridge when opening multiple files into Photoshop?
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Name two methods that you can use to move layers from one image file to another.
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What are at least two benefits of using a layer style (Effects)?
Answers
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By using Adobe Bridge, you can take advantage of Photoshop Tools, such as Tools > Photoshop > Load
files into Photoshop Layers. This feature allows you to open multiple files into one layered image.
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There are many ways to move layers from one file to another; here are just a few that you could use. To
move layers from one image file to another, do any of the following:
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Right-click (Windows) or Ctrl+click (Mac OS) on the layer and choose Duplicate Layer. Choose the
image file that you want to move the layer to, or choose to create a new file with the selected layer.
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Make sure the layers are selected in the Layers panel and then use the Move tool to click and drag the
image on the canvas up to the tabbed name of the destination file.
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Make sure the layers are selected in the Layers panel and then choose to Copy, select the destination
file, and choose Paste.
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Some of the benefits to using a layer style include the following:
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The style can be changed or edited, at any time, by double-clicking the style in the Layers panel.
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You can re-use a combination of styles on multiple layers.
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You can easily delete, or turn on or off the visibility of the layer style at any time.
