Panels

Using the Layers Panel

The Layers panel shows the markup stack for the current page. Use it when overlapping annotations make direct selection difficult.

Updated 2026-06-12 · 5 min read

Layers panel
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Layer rows are ordered by visual stack, with z-order and lock controls for selected markups.

Select from layers

  1. 1

    Open Layers

    Click Layers in the sidebar rail.

  2. 2

    Check the page

    The panel lists markups on the current page.

  3. 3

    Click a layer row

    Select the row to select the matching markup on the drawing.

Control the stack

  1. 1

    Select a markup

    Choose the markup whose order should change.

  2. 2

    Use order buttons

    Bring to front, bring forward, send backward, or send to back.

  3. 3

    Lock when finished

    Use the lock control to prevent accidental movement.

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