
Layers 521
Applying layer masks
If you like the result of a layer mask, you can apply it. This permanently removes the
hidden parts of the layer and deletes the layer mask.
To apply a layer mask
1 Select a layer mask.
2 Choose Layers Apply Layer Mask.
Loading layer masks to selections
Although a layer mask does not protect areas of a layer from being edited, you can load
a layer mask to a selection. The selection provides protection to the hidden parts of the
layer. For more information, see “Selections and Transformations” on page 543.
To load a layer mask to a selection
1 In the Layers panel, select a layer that has a layer mask.
To Do the following
Delete a layer mask Do one of the following:
•Choose Layers
Delete Layer Mask.
•In the Layers panel, select the layer mask
and click the Delete button .
•In the Layers panel, select the layer mask,
click the Channel options button , and
choose Delete Layer Mask.
•In the Channels panel, click the Channel
options button , and choose Delete.
•Click the Delete button at the bottom
of the Channels panel.
Clear a layer mask In the Channels panel, click the Channel
options button , and choose Clear.
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