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It is a layer style. They were introduced in PS 6 and enable you to create complex textures and effects with one click, once you have created the combination of bevels, shadows, glows, and various overlays. If you really want to get a handle on Layer Styles, I'd suggest that you get a book/CD called "Adobe Phtotshop 7 One-Click Wow! Among the goodies on the CD are over 300 of the best Styles I've seen anywhere. With those as a 'starter kit' through modification and experimenting of those and by seeing how styles are made you can best learn how they are made. I love 'em!

PS you could find the book on Amazon.com from other resellers about half price ($15 plus shipping of course).