Using Adjustment layers

I answered a post here from @amazing_4438

The reply buttons broken so as I took thre time I'll copy yi here:

 Using an adjustment tool in an adjustment layer has the same effect on your image as using the basic tool adjustment direct, but others a big advantage to doing it this way - should you later want to go back and readjust the imageyou can open the adjustment layer and readjust, this is non - destructive.

IF you make an adjustment using the basic tools, then want to re-adjust later, then the second adjustment does not undo the first, rather it is applied to the previously adjusted image, so, the second adjustment IS destructive. 

When all is done, I recommend archiving a master TIFF or PSD image with all adjustment layers intact and only flattening a copy for resizing and sharpening for final use.

If you need a Jpeg file, that’s when to convert to Jpeg too. 

Furthermore, using an adjustment tool in an adjustment layer allows for a layer mask to be applied to part of the layer to prevent the adjustment from affecting some areas of your image. So you can have localised adjustments, it's very easy and su per effective once you learn the basics.

Those are just some advantages of using adjustment layers- it’s a great time to ask  and a great time to learn how to use them. 

There are lots of tutorials at Adobe - search "tutorials at Adobe on adjustment layers"

eg https://helpx.adobe.com/premiere-elements/using/adjustmentlayers.html

I hope this helps
neil barstow, colourmanagement net - adobe forum volunteer - co-author: 'getting colour right'
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