# PhotoshopElements

# Select a layer

Any change you make to an image only affects the active layer. If you don’t see the desired results when you manipulate an image, make sure that the correct layer is selected.

Do one of the following:

- In the Layers palette, select a layer’s thumbnail or name.

- To select more than one layer, hold down the Command key and click each layer.

- Select the Move tool , right-click the image, and choose a layer from the context menu. The context menu lists all the layers that contain pixels under the current pointer location, as well as all adjustment layers.

  To select layers interactively as you use the Move tool, select Auto Select Layer in the options bar. To see which layer will be highlighted, select Show Highlight On Rollover. When you select this option, the Move tool shows a layer order context menu. Drag to select multiple layers at a time.

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- Understanding layers
- Select all opaque areas in a layer
- Copy selections with the Move tool

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