What is a correct method to duplicate a layer group in Photoshop?

• A. Right-click the group in the Layers panel and choose Duplicate Group
• B. Press Ctrl/Cmd+J to duplicate the group
• C. Use the Type tool to copy the group
• D. Merge Visible to create a copy of the group

Answer: (A)

To duplicate a layer group in Photoshop, use the Duplicate Group option from the Layers panel's context menu. This method copies the entire group along with all its nested layers and their arrangement, preserving the group structure and any applied effects or visibility settings. The result is a new group in the Layers panel that mirrors the original, typically named something like “Group Copy,” which you can rename as needed.

Other options don’t produce a true grouped duplicate: duplicating a single layer shortcut copies just one layer, not the whole group; using the Type tool copies text layers but not the group as a unit; merging visible combines all visible layers into one flat layer, destroying the group structure.