Working With Layers

Drawings in LibreOffice Draw support layers.

Selecting a layer

To select a layer, click the name tab of the layer at the bottom of the workspace.

Tip Icon

To edit the properties of a layer, double-click a layer tab.


Hiding layers

  1. Select a layer, and then choose Format - Layer.

  2. In the Properties area, clear the Visible check box.

  3. جەزملە نى چېكىڭ.

In the name tab of the layer, the text color of the name changes to blue.

Tip Icon

You can make a layer visible or invisible by clicking on its tab while holding down the Shift key.


Showing hidden layers

  1. Select a hidden layer, and then choose Format - Layer.

  2. In the Properties area, select the Visible check box.

  3. جەزملە نى چېكىڭ.

Locking layers

  1. Select a layer, and then choose Format - Layer.

  2. In the Properties area, select the Locked check box.

  3. جەزملە نى چېكىڭ.

You cannot edit objects on a locked layer.

Unlocking layers

  1. Select a locked layer, and then choose Format - Layer.

  2. In the Properties area, clear the Locked check box.

  3. جەزملە نى چېكىڭ.

About Layers

Inserting Layers

Moving Objects to a Different Layer