Using and Managing Layers in Canva

Mastering Layers in Your Canva Designs

When to Use Layers in Canva
Learn how to utilize layers in Canva to enhance your design experience, especially when dealing with multiple overlapping elements. Using layers allows you to manage your design elements efficiently without the need to rearrange them repeatedly.

How to Display Layers
On a Computer:

• In the editor, click on the page, background, or any element.
• Click on 'Position' from the toolbar above.
• Select the 'Layers' tab from the Position panel. To view all layers, click 'See all layers'.

On a Mobile Device:

• Select the page or element in the editor.
• Tap 'Layers' from the toolbar to view and manage layers.

Selecting Single or Multiple Layers
On a Computer:

• Hover over thumbnails in the layers panel and click to edit a layer.
• To select multiple layers, hold 'shift' while clicking the desired layers.

On a Mobile Device:

• Scroll through and tap the layer you want to edit.
• Use the 'Select' button to choose multiple layers and rearrange them by dragging.

Grouping and Ungrouping Layers
On a Computer:

• Hold 'shift' and click on layers you want to group.
• Choose 'Group'. Ungroup by selecting the grouped layers and choosing the ungroup option.

On a Mobile Device:

• Select the relevant page or element and tap 'Layers'.
• Tap 'Select', choose the layers to group, and tap 'Done'. To ungroup, deselect grouped items.

Locking and Unlocking Layers
Need to keep your background or design elements in a fixed position? Here’s how:

On a Computer:

• Click the background or element, then click the '•••' icon and select 'Lock'.
• Unlock by selecting the lock (blue star) icon.

On a Mobile Device:

• Tap the background or element, then the 'Layers' panel. Use the '•••' icon to lock or unlock.

Editing Your Design
You can refine your designs by right-clicking elements in the editor and choosing from available options or by using the '•••' icon in the layers panel.

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