Layer stack locked during Floating Selection in GIMP 2.10

Floating Selection Behavior

In GIMP 2.10, pasting content from the clipboard creates a Floating Selection. This transient state is designed to allow positioning before the content is permanently committed to the layer stack.

Component Restriction

While a Floating Selection is active, the Layers dialog restricts most other layer operations. This effectively locks the layer stack, preventing the user from selecting or modifying other existing layers until the floating content is either anchored to the layer below or converted into a new independent layer.

There is uncertainty regarding the most efficient way to manage this state without losing the independence of the pasted content or accidentally merging it into an incorrect background layer.

• Does the Floating Selection mechanism allow for any non-destructive modifications to other layers without first anchoring the selection?
• What is the documented behavior for handling multiple consecutive pastes before the first Floating Selection is resolved?