10.31.  Show Layer Mask

While working on the layer, you may need to examine the layer mask not interfering with the image layer. This command allows you to display the layer mask instead of the image layer which is not visible. Layer mask thumbnail in Layer Dialog takes a green border.

10.31.1.  Activate Dialog

  • This command can be accessed from an image menu-bar via LayerMaskShow Layer Mask,

    or by holding Alt key down (Ctrl-Alt on some systems) and clicking once on the layer mask thumbnail in Layer Dialog.

    You can undo this action by unchecking the option in the Layer/Masque menu or by (Ctrl)Alt-clicking again on the layer mask thumbnail.