Deleting layers and clearing layer contents
You can remove a layer from an image or clear the contents of a layer. Clearing a layer’s contents keeps the layer within the image; raster and vector layers become transparent, and the background layer is filled with the current background color and material.
To delete a layer
1
On the Layers palette, select the layer or layer group you want to delete.
2
Click the
Delete Layer button
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Delete a selected layer from the Layers menu |
Choose Layers  Delete. |
Delete a selected layer by right-clicking |
Right-click on the Layers palette, and choose Delete. |
Delete a selected layer by dragging |
Drag the layer to the Delete Layer button. |
To clear the contents of a layer
1
On the Layers palette, click the name of the layer you want to clear.
Make sure that nothing is selected outside the layer.
2
Choose
Edit Clear.
You can also clear a layer by pressing Delete.