In the Document Layout palette, a page’s layers are listed after the page name. Objects are listed after the layer they are on. A new page has one layer (Layer #1). You can add layers to any page, including master pages. Layers can help you work efficiently. You can organize objects on layers, and you can display, print, and save layers individually. You can save time and resources by sharing layers in a document. A shared layer is similar to a master page. As with a master page, objects on a shared layer appear on every page where the shared layer is applied. You can update multiple pages by editing a shared layer. Master pages Master pages are special types of pages. The objects on the master page’s layers can appear on every page in a document. In the Document Layout palette, the master page and its layers are listed under each page where the master page is visible. The main master page is at the top of the list. Master pages are available in Publication documents. Similar ele- ments called “master slides” are available in Presentation documents, and “master frames” are available in Animation documents. By selectively hiding layers of the master page, you can control the master page appearance throughout a document or on selected pages. The master page at the top of the layout list can be locked. Using the Document Layout palette The Document Layout palette is the control center for working with pages, layers, and objects. The palette is available in all types of doc- uments (some options are based on document type). To open the Document Layout palette:  Choose Layout > Document Layout. Or, press a page icon at the bottom of the docu- ment window, and drag the pop-up palette away. The palette shows a list of the pages, layers, and objects in the current document. You can use the palette to add, delete, and move items and set layout options. You can select, move, copy, and delete objects. The Document Layout palette floats, so you can place it anywhere on screen. You can dock the palette on the Docking bar. To expand the palette, drag the grow box below the scroll bar. Layer pop-up palette
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