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Using the Layers paletteThe Layers palette lists all layers in an image. The order of layers on the palette is theorder of layers in the image. The top layer is listed first, and the bottom layer is listedlast. You can change the stacking order of layers on the Layers palette, depending onthe layer types. For information about layer types, see “Understanding layers” in theHelp.You can create layer groups to organize the Layers palette. You can also link layers orgroups so that they move together when you use the Move tool in the image.New layer type drop-listActive layer settingsLayer type indicatorLayer name(customizable)Layer visibility toggleLayer thumbnailThe Layers paletteShown above is an example of the Layers palette. You can see that each layer can havea customized name. By default, a thumbnail view of the layer’s contents appears to theleft of the layer name. You can set the size of the thumbnail or turn the thumbnail off.Also, the settings of the active layer appear by default above the topmost thumbnailpreview. The appearance of these settings can also be modified. For more informationabout changing the appearance of the Layers palette, see “To modify the look of theLayers palette” in the Help.The Layers palette displays the names of layers and layer groups. It also indicates thetypes of layer (background, raster, vector, Art Media, mask, adjustment, group,selection, or floating selection) and lets you toggle the layer visibility on or off. If thereare too many layers for the palette to display at one time, you can use the scroll bars onthe right side to move the list up or down.The Layers palette toolbar includes a drop-list for command tasks, such as adding a newraster or vector layer. For more information about adding and removing toolbarbuttons, see “Customizing toolbars” in the Help. Below the Layers palette toolbar are68 Corel Paint Shop Pro X User Guide