How to remove embedded drop shadow on background layer in PSE 2026

[lmlevesque]

I've been using PSE forever and just recently installed PSE 2026.  I'm using it with the light UI (and don't want to switch to dark) and am noticing that the background layer appears to have a slight drop shadow embedded in the layer.  It's driving me nuts.  When working on some layouts, it makes me feel like my right and bottom edges are blurry.  Is there a way to shut this off?   I've tried creating a layer and hiding the background, and flattening layers, but the shadow sticks.  I just want a flat layer like before. This is not an improvement for me! If there is no setting to remove it, I am requesting that it be added to Preferences as something that can be turned on or off.  TIA

[Jeff Arola]

Yes i find that annoying as well.

I believe that's a Interface setting for the border of the open document that's in Photoshop where one can turn it off, but Photoshop Elements 2026 doesn't have a setting to turn on/off.

Border setting in Photoshop

[Greg_S.]

I prefer to work in Dark Mode so I have never noticed that before.  Would it work for you to change the canvas color to black?  (Right-click on the canvas to change it.)

[lmlevesque]

I mentioned in my original post that I don't like the dark UI and don't want to switch.   I print my work and I find that with the dark UI I misinterpret the light and my pages don't print correctly. 

[Priyanshi Handa · Accepted solution]

Hi @lmlevesque 

Thanks for bringing this to our notice. We have taken note of this and will get this investigated at our end.

Regards,

Priyanshi Handa