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Is it possible to add an adjustment layer just to one layer in photoshop? I try, but the adjustment layer seems to affect all layers.

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Good question, I remember trying for ages to figure this one out! – Matt Grum Sep 26 '10 at 18:35
Hehe yea, it's pretty annoying. Thank you for the solution Matt. – grm Sep 26 '10 at 20:58

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Yes it is possible in CS4 and (I assume CS5 though I don't have a copy). By default the layer affects all the layers beneath it, but if you click on the adjustment and bring up the adjustment window (where you set the properties of the adjustment) there's an icon which says

"This adjustment affects all layers below (click to clip to layer)"

Clicking on that icon sets the adjustment layer to apply only to the layer beneath it. See the following quick screenshot.

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That is totally non-obvious. Nice! – anon Oct 27 '11 at 15:39
thank you!!!!! This is so helpful!!! – user11977 Oct 10 '12 at 19:28
This is called a clipping mask. You can also set this by holding Alt positioning the mouse between the two layers (the adj layer and the one beneath) and clicking. – MikeW Oct 13 '12 at 21:31

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