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# Adjusting brightness and contrast

1. Select a layer to edit or create a selected area.
2. Go to Image on the menu bar. Choose Adjustments and select Brightness/Contrast from the fly-out menu.
3. In the Brightness/Contrast control box, make sure Preview is selected. Adjust the brightness and contrast as you see fit.