To change a layer's visibility, click the checkbox beside the layer in the Layers Window. It is easy to shift the active layer status from one layer to another. In addition to the transparency information (Alpha value) associated with each pixel, each layer also has an associated opacity value. So in this video, I show you the only possible way that you can use layers in Microsoft Paint.If you would like a more advanced way to add multiple layers when it comes to photo editing, then you will need to use a program like, Adobe Photoshop or Affinity Photo, etc.For more guides check out our website: us:Facebook - Plus YouTube: Click on Color 2 on the top toolbar. Access the active layer's properties (name, visibility, blend mode and opacity) via the properties dialog. The active layer is always highlighted in the Layers Window. The best part is that you don't need any design experience - Paint 3D can be used by anyone. Hope my donation helps! However, I miss MS Paint of Windows XP a lot, and that pallette loading feature from the Windows 95 edition. On the Layer window, click the New Layer button to add a new layer this adds a new transparent layer. A demonstration of layer opacity can be seen below (Layers and Opacity).