You can create layer groups to group multiple layers together. Layer groups let you
• | organize the Layers palette |
• | set layer properties, such as opacity and blend mode, for the whole group |
• | limit the effect of adjustment and mask layers to the layers underneath the active layer rather than to the entire image |
• | move all grouped layers together in the stacking order |
• | move linked layers together on the image canvas |
• | delete all layers in the group |
For information about viewing layer groups, see To expand or collapse a vector layer or layer group.
To create a layer group |
1 | On the Layers palette, select the first layer you want to include in the layer group. |
2 | From the drop-list on the toolbar of the Layers palette, choose New Layer Group. |
The layer group is created, and the selected layer becomes part of the layer group. By default, the layer group name contains "Group" plus a number (for example, "Group 1"). |
Choose Layers Arrange Move Into Group.
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Note: Dragging a layer directly to the bottom of a layer group positions it below the group rather than within it.
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Choose Layers New Layer Group, set the necessary controls in the Layer Properties dialog box, and click OK.
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To remove a layer from a group |
• | Drag the layer to a new position outside the layer group. |
You can also remove a layer from a group by choosing Layers Arrange Move Out of Group.
To ungroup layers |
• | Select the layer group that you want to ungroup, and choose Layers Ungroup Layers. |