Creating and deleting layers

You can add a default layer to an image at any time. When you apply a brush stroke by using a Watercolor and Liquid Ink brush, the appropriate layer is automatically generated. You can also add additional Watercolor or Liquid Ink layers when required. You can delete layers, but you cannot delete the canvas.

When you create a layer, the new layer is placed directly above the selected layer in the Layers panel. If the selected layer belongs to a group, the new layer is added to the group. If a layer group is selected, the layer is placed above the group. You can also change the order in which layers are displayed. For more information, see Changing layer order and Grouping layers.

To create a new layer

To	Do the following
Create a layer	In the Layers panel, click the New Layer button .
Create a watercolor layer	In the Layers panel, click the Layer options button , and choose New Watercolor Layer.
Create a Liquid Ink layer	In the Layers panel, click the Layer options button , and choose New Liquid Ink Layer.

If you choose a Watercolor, Real Watercolor, or Liquid Ink brush, a new layer for that brush type is automatically created when you apply a brushstroke to the document window.

To delete a layer

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Click the Delete Layer button at the bottom of the Layers panel.

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Click the Layer options button , and choose Delete Layer.

You can also delete shape layers by selecting the shape and pressing Delete (macOS) or Backspace (Windows).

You cannot delete the canvas layer.

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