How do you create a solid fill layer using the current foreground color?

Creating a solid fill layer using the current foreground color is accomplished through the method described in the second choice: navigating to the Layer menu and selecting New Fill Layer followed by Solid Color. This technique opens a dialog box where you can confirm or adjust the color selected for the fill layer, which, in this case, defaults to the current foreground color in your toolbar.

When you choose this option, you are effectively creating a new layer that will be entirely filled with the solid color you have selected. This method is not only straightforward but also integrates seamlessly with the layer management features in Photoshop, allowing for easy adjustments, blending options, and transformations.

The other methods presented do not specifically lead to creating a solid fill layer in the same way. For example, using the Color Picker tool simply allows you to select or change colors rather than applying them as a layer. Choosing New Adjustment Layer doesn’t create a solid color fill layer but rather starts an adjustment process, which is fundamentally different. Similarly, right-clicking may present layer options but does not directly offer the straightforward path to create a solid color fill in the specified manner. Thus, the selected method provides an effective and efficient route to achieve the desired outcome of creating a solid fill layer.