Layer style affected on all layers

Hello Everybody,
I have 5 layers with similar and different layer styles applied in my psd file (PS CS5). The problem is when I make changes to the styles on one layer, the affect is applied to all the layers simultaneuosly. Why is this happening? Is there any option to turn this off? I need to apply style changes to only a particular layer without affecting other layers. Please HELP.
Thanks
Shiva

Is it the angle of the light that's changing on all the layers? If so, then it's likely you've got the [ ] Use Global Light setting checked. That setting is supposed to tie the light angle together on all the layers so that changes will be coordinated.
If this is not the issue, you may want to do some screen grabs and post them here to show what you're seeing, your layers panel, and the specific layer effects you're seeing the changes in. That will give the folks here more information with which to answer your question accurately.
-Noel

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