What is a Layer? Photoshop Elements 8

What is a layer? A layer is simply one thing stacked on top of another Think of each layer as a separate piece of paper Each layer is stacked on top of the next

How to Create a New Layer Click on the icon at the bottom left that looks like a sheet of paper

How do I select a layer? To select a specific layer you simply click on layer you want to select In this image the Layer 2 is selected

What if I want to hide a layer? If you want to hide a layer you click on the icon that looks like an eyeball. If you want to show the layer click the eyeball again.

How to delete a layer select the layer you would like to delete. Click on the trashcan icon at the bottom right