Copying and duplicating layers

You can copy individual layers in the same image or between images. You can also duplicate layers in order to quickly replicate image elements. In addition, you can simultaneously copy the contents of multiple layers by using a selection.

To copy and paste a layer

1	Choose the Layer Adjuster tool from the toolbox.

2	Click the Auto Select Layer button on the property bar.

4	Choose Edit Copy.

5	Choose Edit Paste.

To duplicate a layer

2	Choose Layer Duplicate Layer.

You can also duplicate a layer by choosing the Layer Adjuster tool from the toolbox, clicking the Auto Select Layer button on the property bar, holding down Option (Mac OS) or Alt (Windows), and clicking the layer.

To copy a layer to a new document

1	Choose the Layer Adjuster tool from the toolbox.

2	Click the Auto Select Layer button on the property bar.

4	Choose Edit Copy.

5	Choose Edit Paste In New Image.

You can also copy a layer by opening the document where you want to copy the layer, clicking the Auto Select Layer button on the property bar, and dragging the layer to the other document.

To copy a selection from multiple layers

2	Choose Edit Copy Merged.

You can also copy from multiple layers by pressing Command + Option+C (Mac OS) or Ctrl + Alt + C (Windows).

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