Setting layer options


    You use the Layer Options and Options dialog boxes to set options for items in the Layers palette.

To set layer options:

  1. Do one of the following:
    • To set layer options for an object or layer, double-click the listed item. Alternately, select the item and choose Options for "Layer name" from the Layers palette menu.
    • To set layer options when you create a new layer, choose New Layer or New Sublayer from the Layers palette menu or Alt-click (Windows) or Option-click (Mac OS) the Create New Layer or Create New Sublayer button.
  2. Set one or more of the following options:
    • Name to customize the name of the layer or object in the Layers palette.
    • Lock to prevent changes to the artwork contained in the layer. (See Locking objects.)
    • Show to display all artwork contained in the layer on the artboard. (See Hiding and showing objects.)

    Note: Only the Name, Show, and Lock options are available for objects, groups, and collective elements.