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Working With Layers

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Selecting a layer

To select a layer, click the name tab of the layer at the bottom of the workspace. To edit the properties of a layer, double-click a layer tab.

Hiding layers

Select a layer, and then choose Format - Layer. In the Properties area, clear the Visible check box. Click OK. In the name tab of the layer, the text color of the name changes to blue. You can make a layer visible or invisible by clicking on its tab while holding down the Shift key.

Showing hidden layers

Select a hidden layer, and then choose Format - Layer. In the Properties area, select the Visible check box. Click OK.

Locking layers

Select a layer, and then choose Format - Layer. In the Properties area, select the Locked check box. Click OK. You cannot edit objects on a locked layer.

Unlocking layers

Select a locked layer, and then choose Format - Layer. In the Properties area, clear the Locked check box. Click OK.