Adobe photoshop cs2 Benutzerhandbuch

Layers allow you to work on one element of an image without disturbing the others. Think of layers as sheets of 
acetate stacked one on top of the other. You can see through transparent areas of a layer to the layers below. You can 
change the composition of an image by changing the order and attributes of layers. In addition, special features such 
as adjustment layers, fill layers, and layer styles let you create sophisticated effects. 

A new image in Photoshop or ImageReady has a single layer. The number of additional layers, layer effects, and layer 
sets you can add to an image is limited only by your computer’s memory. 

Layer groups help you organize and manage layers. You can use groups to arrange your layers in a logical order and 
to reduce clutter in the Layers palette. You can nest groups within other groups. You can also use groups to apply 
attributes and masks to multiple layers simultaneously. 

The Layers palette lists all layers, groups, and layer effects in an image. You can use the Layers palette to show and 
hide layers, create new layers, and work with groups of layers. You can access additional commands and options in 
the Layers palette menu.