How to use a layer mask to hide part of a layer in photoshop 2022

In this video we will learn how to use a layer mask to hide part of a layer in photoshop 2022- www.easy-tutorials.com What you learned: Layer masking basics What is a layer masking? Layer masking is a reversible way to hide part of a layer. This gives you more editing flexibility than permanently erasing or deleting part of a layer. Layer masking is useful for making image composites, cutting out objects for use in other documents, and limiting edits to part of a layer. You can add black, white, or gray color to a layer mask. One way to do that is by painting on the layer mask. Black on a layer mask hides the layer that contains the mask, so you can see what is underneath that layer. Gray on a layer mask partially hides the layer that contains the mask. White on a layer mask shows the layer that contains the mask. Create a layer mask Select a layer in the Layers panel. Click the Add layer mask button at the bottom of the Layers panel. A white layer mask thumbnail appears on the selected layer, revealing everything on the selected layer. Add black to a layer mask to conceal Adding black to a layer mask hides the layer that contains the mask. In the Layers panel, make sure there is a white border around the layer mask thumbnail. If there is not a white border, click the layer mask thumbnail. Select the Brush tool in the Toolbar. In the Options bar, open the Brush Picker and choose the size and hardness of the brush. Press D to set the default colors of white and black in the Toolbar. Then press X to switch the colors, so black becomes the foreground color.