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Layers Style Effects

when you click on the layer styles button a menu will appear.

The menu contains layer effects options that we will be discussing in details:

Blending Options : To know more about this option please visit it's own page

Drop Shadow : that will add shadow to the selected layer (outside the edges)

Inner Shadow : that will add shadow to the layer (from the inside)

Outer Glow : that will add glow to the selected layer (outside the edges)

Inner Glow : that will add glow to the layer (from the inside)

Bevel and Emboss : that will make the layer looks either carved in or bumped out.

Satin : that will give an over colored coat to the selected layer

Color Overlay : This will give a color fill to the layer.

Gradient Overlay : This will give a gradient fill to the layer.

Pattern Overlay : This will give a pattern fill to the layer.

Stroke : This will stroke the layer with a chosen color and thickness.