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Posted by Rogério Gouveia Fernandes
Rogério Gouveia Fernandes
6,099 Points

photoshop basics

Hi,

I don't understand how do you add layers in:

http://teamtreehouse.com/library/websites/photoshop-foundations/masks-basics/masks-the-brush-tool min: 04:18

i'm creating a layer but it's not appearing in canvas.

thanks,

Rogério

1 Answer

samiff
samiff
31,206 Points
samiff
samiff
31,206 Points

Make sure your interface is displaying layers (window -> layers). If you aren't able to see that part of the interface, try reseting your workspace (window -> workspace -> reset essentials).

If you are able to see the layers panel, note that the topmost layer in the list will "stack" on top of all those beneath it. If you have a photo on the top layer taking the entire canvas size, you won't be able to see anything on the layers below.

If you are just wondering how to add a new layer, you can do that by using the Layer menu, accessing the new layer button on the layers panel, or using a shortcut like ctrl+shift+n on Windows.

Photohsop can be really confusing sometimes, so please post more details or a screenshot if you are still having trouble or need more clarity.