Produce - Layers (InDesign Import)

Introduction

When editing a template, it may be helpful and necessary to see all the elements and how they are ordered on top of each other using the layer palette.  The position of each element in the stacking order is also known as the z-index.

Content creator

Viewing/Selecting Layers

To view the layer palette simply select Layers from the side palette menu.  This will display a list of all elements in order of their z-index.

Click on the layer name to select it on the template.

Elements can overlap each other which can make it difficult to select the element that is underneath. Click on the padlock icon to temporarily lock the layer to allow the element below to be selected.

Template designer

Selecting Layers

You can select layers simply by click on them.  This will also highlight the element in the canvas.  You can change layer settings by clicking the ellipsis (...).

Moving Layers

Moving layers can be down by clicking and holding the layer's tile and dragging and releasing in the desired position.  You can also use the ellipsis menu (...) to select from the following options:

• Move to top
• Move up
• Move down
• Move to bottom