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duggarts
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July 4, 2019
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Background layer has dissapeared

  • July 4, 2019
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When I open clips  in photoshop they are numbered  as : layer 1 ,  layer 2,  layer 3 and they is no background layer.   Seems as thought the background layer is completely gone altogether .

How do I get the named "background layer" back once again ?

Thanks.

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    Correct answer Chuck Uebele

    Do you need a background layer? If you really want one, either make a new layer and place it at the bottom of the layer stack, or select the original bottom layer, then go to the menu bar and select layers>new>background from layer.

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    Chuck Uebele
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    Chuck UebeleCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
    Community Expert
    July 4, 2019

    Do you need a background layer? If you really want one, either make a new layer and place it at the bottom of the layer stack, or select the original bottom layer, then go to the menu bar and select layers>new>background from layer.

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    duggartsAuthor
    Inspiring
    July 4, 2019

    Thank you very much Chuck.

    jane-e
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    jane-eCommunity Expert
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    July 4, 2019

    Just for an FYI, background layers have not been required since PS5 (not CS5). When PS5.5 came out, transparency was introduced and there is no reason to have a background layer.

    ~ Jane

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