19. Setting opacity and blending options

Setting layer opacity

A layer's opacity determines to what degree it obscures or reveals the layer beneath it. A layer with 1% opacity appears nearly transparent, while one with 100% opacity appears completely opaque.

To specify opacity for a layer or layer set:

Select a layer or layer set in the Layers palette.

Note: You cannot change the opacity of a background layer or a locked layer.

v  In the Layers palette, enter a value in the Opacity text box or drag the Opacity pop-up slider.

v  Double-click a layer thumbnail, choose Layer > Layer Style > Blending Options, or choose Blending Options from the Layers palette menu. Enter a value in the Opacity text box or drag the Opacity pop-up slider.

Note: To view blending options for a text layer in Photoshop, choose Layer > Layer Style > Blending Options, or choose Blending Options from the Layers palette menu.