Create a new layer is always transparent background

[nickwrightdesigns]

Hello,

I'm not sure how it happened, I probably changed a setting, but every time I create a new layer in Photoshop, the new layer automatically has a transparent background (see screenshots below).

I am very much a novice, so please don't berate me. I've looked but can't seem to find any resources on this issue, so I am reaching out to the community in hopes someone can help!

Thanks in advance!

[davescm · Accepted solution]

Of course it does 🙂 . That empty layer is ready for you to add content to it. Those areas without any content show the layer below it. That is the principle of using layers to build up elements of an image.

If you want a solid layer, use layer >New Fill Layer > Solid colour   or you can fill the transparent layer using Shift+F5

Dave

[nickwrightdesigns]

Thank you so much, Dave! As per your suggestion, I was able to create a new layer with a solid background. Funny, when I was learning the app I don't recall it being this way, but I truly appreciate your help and timely response! Thanks!

[PECourtejoie]

Hello, what might ahve happened, is that you were maybe told to duplicate the background layer, therefore getting a non-transparent layer.

[Semaphoric]

Nothing wrong. That's how it's always been.