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:

1. Select a layer or layer set in the Layers palette.

Note: You cannot change the opacity of a background layer or a locked layer. You can, however, convert a background layer to a regular layer that does support transparency. See About the background layer.

2. Do one of the following:
• In the Layers palette, enter a value in the Opacity text box or drag the Opacity pop-up slider.
• Choose Layer > Layer Style > Blending Options. Enter a value in the Opacity text box or drag the Opacity pop-up slider.
• Select the Move tool and type a number on your keyboard for the percentage of opacity for the selected layer.

Note: To view blending options for a text layer, choose Layer > Layer Style > Blending Options, or choose Blending Options from the Add a Layer Style button at the bottom of the Layers palette menu.