# Creating Layers
To create a new layer, click the _**Add Layer**_ button (**+**), or choose _**New Layer**_ from the _**Layer actions menu**_. Alternatively, you can use the **Arrange > New Layer** [**⇧** - **⌘** - **N**] command from the menu bar. A new empty layer will be created above the currently selected layer.
To change the name of a layer, simply double-click on the layer’s name field, to the right of its thumbnail.
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>Tip: You can also access the **Layer actions menu** by **right-clicking** on a layer.
Next: Duplicating Layers >
