I need to mask a channel?

I need to mask a channel in photoshop I have CS3.





The little icon isnt showing up at the bottom of the layers palette, so i cand click and drag the channel to mask it....


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thankssssI need to mask a channel?
Hi! I can sense your frustration. Masking is a complicated subject.





I have found that there are numerous tutorials available online that use step-by-step instructions along with illustrations that really help, not only to solve the particular problem, but to give me command of the entire subject.





Here are some links to CS3 masking tutorials that should enable you to grasp the entire concept of masking and help you through your dilemma:





http://www.photoshopsupport.com/photosho鈥?/a>





http://tutorialcenter.blogspot.com/searc鈥?/a>





http://www.adorama.com/catalog.tpl?artic鈥?/a>





http://websitetips.com/graphics/photosho鈥?/a>





Thanks for asking this question. Best wishes!