7.5. Duplicate layer
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### 7.5. Duplicate layer

The Duplicate Layer command adds a new layer to the image which is a nearly identical copy of the active layer. The name of the new layer is the same as the name of the original layer, but with « copy » appended to it.

If you duplicate a background layer which does not have an alpha channel, the new layer is provided with one. In addition, if there are any « parasites » attached to the active layer, they are not duplicated. (If your understanding of the word « parasites » is limited to small, unpleasant creatures, please ignore the last sentence.)

#### 7.5.1. Activate the Command

- You can access this command from the image menubar through Layer → Duplicate Layer, or from the local pop-up menu that you get by right-clicking on the Layer Dialog.

- In addition, at the Layer Dialog, you can access it through Duplicate of its context pop-up menu, or clicking on the icon button on the bottom of this dialog.

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