Editing an Adjustment Layer

Edit an adjustment layer to change the color or tonal correction. Or, change the layer properties such as layer name and opacity.

To edit an adjustment layer:

  1. On the Layers palette, double-click the name of the adjustment layer that you want to edit. Or, choose Layers > Properties. The Layer Properties dialog opens.

  2. On the Adjustment tab, modify the color or tonal correction settings. For detailed information, refer to the appropriate section as listed in About Adjustment Layer Types.

  3. Click the General tab to modify the general layer properties such as layer name, blend mode, and opacity. Change these properties here or on the Layers palette. For more information, see Editing Layer Properties.

  4. Use the Overlay tab to adjust the color and opacity of the overlay. The default overlay is a reddish, 50% opacity mask-like layer that helps make adjustment layer changes more apparent. Use the Overlay Color tab to choose an overlay color, and set the opacity to the desired percentage.

Note: To view the Overlay on the image, choose Layers > View Overlay. Choose this menu item again to hide the overlay. You can also view/hide the overlay by clicking the Mask Overlay Toggle button on the Layers palette -- you'll find this button to the far right of the layer name.

  1. Click OK.

Note: To delete an adjustment layer, click the layer name and then click the Delete Layer button on the Layers palette toolbar. To undo a deletion, click the Undo button or press Ctrl + Z, or use the History palette.

 

Related Topics

Creating New Layers

Duplicating Layers

Creating Raster Layers from Selections

Promoting a Background Layer to a Regular Raster Layer

 

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