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Using Layers
To move a selected layer one level up in the
Layers palette, press Ctrl+] (Windows) or
] (Mac OS). To move one level
down, press Ctrl+[ or [. To move to
the topmost level, press Ctrl+Shift+] or
Shift+]. To move to the
bottommost level (above the background), press
Ctrl+Shift+[ or Shift+[.
To change the order of layers by dragging:
1 In the Layers palette, select the layer that you
want to move.
2 Drag the layer up or down in the Layers palette.
When the highlighted line appears in the desired
position, release the mouse button.
Original image
Zebra layer dragged below Lion layer
Note: By default, the background cannot be moved
from the bottom of the layer list. To move the
background, first convert it to a layer as described
in the procedure to convert a background into a layer
on page 264.
Linking layers
By linking two or more layers, you can move their
contents together. You can also perform the
following tasks on linked layers:
•
Apply transformations (see “Transforming
objects in two dimensions” on page 182).
•
Align layer contents (see “Moving and aligning
layer contents” on page 265).
•
Merge layers (see “Merging layers” on
page 268.).
•
Create clipping groups (see “Creating clipping
groups” on page 275).
To link layers:
1
Select a layer in the Layers palette.