Blending question

This may be a stupid question, I have no idea.

Is there any way to set layer options for a layer and not have it set the same layer effects for the layers below it? Does photoshop always do this? Is there a way to get around this?

Using cs2 btw.

Thanks ahead of time for any help.

Hi Derba,
Yes you can add a layer effect or choose a blending mode for a single layer.
Or have you meant something else?

Hi Debra,

This is usually caused by layer effects which leave shadows. If you don't want it to apply to all layers below, uncheck the "Use Global Light" option.

Hope this helps.