Hide or show layers

Last updated on Sep 11, 2025

Focus on specific parts of your artwork by hiding and unhiding layers.

Try it in the app
Use the Layers panel to lock, hide, and delete objects in a few simple steps.

In the visibility column of the Layers panel, select the eye icon to hide the layer.

Select the blank space in the visibility column to unhide the layer.

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