Working with layers
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Changing the order of layers in an image
The order of layers within an image is critical to the appearance of the
image. To rearrange layers in the image, you can easily change the
stacking order of layers in the Layers palette. If a layer or a layer group
has components, such as vector objects or grouped layers, all of the
components move with the layer or layer group when its position in
the stacking order is changed.
To move a layer or layer group
Edit workspace
• On the Layers palette, select the layer or layer group, and drag it
to a new position in the stack.
A gray line shows the layer’s position as you drag.
When you drag a layer, the cursor changes to a hand. A cursor
displaying a null symbol
indicates that the selected item
cannot be moved to a particular position.
You can also move a layer or layer group by choosing Layers
Arrange and then choosing an option.
Setting layer opacity
To create interesting effects, you can vary the opacity of a layer from
the default of 100 percent (fully opaque) down to 0 percent (fully
transparent). When a layer is partially transparent, the underlying
layers show through.
You can also change the opacity of a layer group.
The Opacity setting on the Layers palette determines the opacity of
each layer. The overall opacity of a layer and the opacity of individual
