# Adding and Removing a Layer

Follow these steps to add, remove, or hide a layer.

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To add a new layer in Luminar Neo, click the **+** icon in the Layers panel. This will open the **Add New Layer** panel with these options to add to the layer:

* My Images
* Flares
* Light Leaks
* Stardust Bokeh
* Sparklers

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To remove a layer, press the keyboard shortcut <kbd>**Delete**</kbd> key or right-click on the layer and select **Remove Layer**. Another option is to hide the current by selecting **Hide Layer** instead of removing it. This is useful when you want to create different versions of an edit.


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