What happens when you switch between layer comps?

What happens when you switch between layer comps?

• A. Photoshop updates the document to reflect the saved visibility and appearance for that comp
• B. It exports each layer as a separate image
• C. It merges all layers into a single flattened image
• D. It changes the document color space

Answer: (A)

Layer comps are snapshots of how a document’s layers are arranged, visible, and styled at a given moment. When you switch between them, Photoshop updates the canvas to show exactly those saved visibility, position, and appearance settings for that comp. This lets you quickly compare design variations—turning layers on or off, moving elements, or applying different layer styles—without permanently changing the underlying layers. It’s not about exporting images, flattening anything, or changing color space; it’s about applying a saved state of visibility and appearance to display a distinct version of the design.

Layer comps are snapshots of how a document’s layers are arranged, visible, and styled at a given moment. When you switch between them, Photoshop updates the canvas to show exactly those saved visibility, position, and appearance settings for that comp. This lets you quickly compare design variations—turning layers on or off, moving elements, or applying different layer styles—without permanently changing the underlying layers. It’s not about exporting images, flattening anything, or changing color space; it’s about applying a saved state of visibility and appearance to display a distinct version of the design.