Adobe ADBCD17648MC Manuel D’Utilisation

USING PHOTOSHOP ELEMENTS 8
Using layers

Layers can greatly increase the file size of an image. Merging layers in an image reduces file size. You should merge 
layers only after you have finished manipulating them to create the image you want.

You can choose to merge only the linked layers, only the visible layers, only a layer with the layer below it, or only 
selected layers. You can also merge the contents of all visible layers into a selected layer, yet not delete the other visible 
layers (in this case, there is no reduction in file size).

When you complete work on an image, you can flatten it. Flattening merges all visible layers, discards all hidden layers, 
and fills transparent areas with white. 

Go to the Layers panel and make sure that an eye icon

 

 appears next to each of the layers you want to merge.

Do one of the following:

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To merge selected layers, select more than one layer by holding down the Command key and clicking each layer. 
Then choose Merge Layers from the Layers panel More menu.

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To merge a layer with the one below, select the top layer of the pair and choose Merge Down from either the Layer 
menu or the Layers panel More menu.

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To merge all visible layers, hide any layers you don’t want to merge and choose Merge Visible from the Layer menu 
or Layers panel More menu.