[Gimp-user] layers dialogue

[Kevin Cozens]

Helen wrote:
> Some of the layers have a second rectangular image, to the right of the 
> lineup.  What
> is the significance of the 2nd image?    What is it? Where does it come 
> from?  Does it
> have any use?

The second image would be the layer mask. Yes, it does have a use. Take a look 
at http://www.gimp.org/tutorials/The_Basics/ for an example of its use.

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