how do i make a layer not go out another layers border or like alpha lock?

[victor379266078nw5]

i have layer 1 a block with a transparent backround
and i want layer 2, a logo to stay inside the block with out going outside the layer. is that makes sense

[Stephen_A_Marsh]

If I am following you, the feature that you are looking for is known as a clipping mask:

https://helpx.adobe.com/au/photoshop-elements/using/clipping-masks.html

[c.pfaffenbichler]

Could you please post screenshots with the pertinent Panels (Toolbar, Layers, Options Bar, …) visible?