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# Working With Layers

Drawings in LibreOffice Draw support layers.

## Selecting a layer

To select a layer, click the name tab of the layer at the bottom of the workspace.

To edit the properties of a layer, double-click a layer tab.

## Hiding layers

1. Select a layer, and then choose Format - Layer.

2. In the Properties area, clear the Visible check box.

3. Click OK.

In the name tab of the layer, the text color of the name changes to blue.

You can make a layer visible or invisible by clicking on its tab while holding down the Shift key.

## Showing hidden layers

1. Select a hidden layer, and then choose Format - Layer.

2. In the Properties area, select the Visible check box.

3. Click OK.

## Locking layers

1. Select a layer, and then choose Format - Layer.

2. In the Properties area, select the Locked check box.

3. Click OK.

You cannot edit objects on a locked layer.

## Unlocking layers

1. Select a locked layer, and then choose Format - Layer.

2. In the Properties area, clear the Locked check box.

3. Click OK.

Related Topics

About Layers

Inserting Layers

Moving Objects to a Different Layer