Duplicating a layer is useful when you need a copy of an existing layer to make further edits without affecting the original.
- In the Layers window, ensure the display button at the top is set to Paint.
- In the Layers window, select the layer you want to duplicate, then do either of the following:
- From the Layers window menu (), select Duplicate Layer.
- Right-click in the Layers window and select Duplicate Layer from the menu that appears.
A duplicate of the original layer appears in the Layers window.