Using Layers, Symbols, and Styles > Using layers > Selecting layers |
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Selecting layers
You can use the Layers panel to select a layer, making it the active layer. In addition to selecting a layer, you can easily select all the objects on a layer.
To select a layer and make it active:
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Choose Edit > Select > None or press Tab to deselect all objects. This prevents you from inadvertently moving selected objects to the new active layer. |
To prevent selected objects from moving to the active layer, you can also deselect Clicking on a Layer Name Moves Selected Object under the Edit > Preferences > Panels submenu. |
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Click the layer name. |
A pen icon appears to the right of the active layer name. The next object you draw or import appears on this layer. |
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To select all objects on a single layer in a multilayer document:
Hold down Alt (Windows) or Option (Macintosh) and click the layer name.
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