An advantage of using layers is that you can...

• A. Keep the editing process dynamic, apply special styles to layers, and move content forward or backward in the picture plane
• B. Layers reduce file size
• C. Layers prevent any edits
• D. Layers automatically flatten at save

Answer: (A)

Layers let you edit non-destructively. Each element can sit on its own layer, so you can adjust, reposition, or hide parts of the image without changing the rest. You can apply effects or styles to a specific layer, like shadows or color tweaks, giving precise control over how that element looks. Changing the stacking order lets you move content forward or backward in the picture plane, altering which elements sit on top of others. This makes the editing process dynamic, because you can experiment with different arrangements and styles without starting from scratch. Keep in mind that layers don’t reduce file size, and they don’t prevent edits; and they don’t automatically flatten when you save—layers stay separate until you choose to merge or export a flattened file.