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194 8. Layers

Gradient and Solid Color Layers

In addition to the files you drag and drop onto a slide, ProShow also gives
you the ability to create two kinds of layers inside the program without
needing an external image editor.

These types of layers are:

• Gradients, which are layers that have a blend of color or value.
• Solid Color layers, which are layers of one flat, uniform color.

These layers can be used on their own as artistic accents or as additions to
your slide. Both of these kinds of layers are also used very frequently when
working with Masking and Adjustment Layers

Let’s start with Solid Color layers since they’re very easy to make.

To Create a Solid Color Layer
1. Open the Slide Options for any slide and go to the Layers List.

2. In the Layers List Tools, click on the Add (+) icon.

3. Choose Add Solid Color from the menu that appears.
The Solid Color Layer window will appear. This window is used to
configure the settings for your new Solid Color layer.

4. Change the color for your layer by clicking
on the Set button next to the Color
option. Use the Color Picker to make
your color choice and click on Set Color.

5. Adjust the Opacity to the value you want
to use for the layer.

6. Specify a Resolution, in pixels, for your
new layer and click Ok.