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Laurence-Baker
Laurence-Baker
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March 24, 2020
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What is the difference between a Layer Style and a Layer Effect

  • March 24, 2020
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I've always asked myself this question.

 

I'm guessing that Layer Effect is an individual effect like a drop shadow. But a Layer Style is all the individual styles combined.

 

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Correct answer Chuck Uebele

Pretty much. A layer style is just all the layer effects combined on a single layer. They can be saved as a preset.

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jane-e
jane-e
Community Expert
March 24, 2020

Chuck is correct that a Layer Style is a collection of Effects, but to clarify the way you phrased your question, a Layer Style can include only one Effect, such as the drop shadow you mentioned. One posssible reason you might do that is that you have customized the settings, and maybe you even have a couple of customized settings and save each of them out as a Style.

 

~ Jane

    Chuck Uebele
    Chuck UebeleCorrect answer
    Community Expert
    March 24, 2020

    Pretty much. A layer style is just all the layer effects combined on a single layer. They can be saved as a preset.

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