While you can apply drop shadow effects to the background layer, they may not be visible. You’ll need to create a layer that is smaller than the document window (for example, some text or a shape in its own layer) in order to see the effect. To create a new layer, open the Layer menu at the top of the screen, then select New and Layer…. You can also make your image pop by removing the background, then applying the drop shadow effect to the cut-out image.
While you can apply drop shadow effects to the background layer, they may not be visible. You’ll need to create a layer that is smaller than the document window (for example, some text or a shape in its own layer) in order to see the effect. To create a new layer, open the Layer menu at the top of the screen, then select New and Layer…. You can also make your image pop by removing the background, then applying the drop shadow effect to the cut-out image.
In some versions of Photoshop Elements, you will need to click the Effects button instead, then choose Layer Styles from the Effects category menu. [1] X Research source
In some versions of Photoshop Elements, you will need to click the Effects button instead, then choose Layer Styles from the Effects category menu. [1] X Research source
In some versions of Photoshop Elements, you might need to double-click the effect instead of clicking it once. [2] X Research source If you don’t like the results, undo the effect with Control+Z (in Windows) or ⌘ Command+Z (on a Mac).
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Apply your changes and click either OK (to accept the changes), Reset (to revert to the original style), or Cancel (to close the Style Settings pop-up without making any changes).
You can also access the Style Settings menu by going to the Layers panel and double-clicking the fx icon next to the layer where you applied the drop shadow effect.
