Graphics Reference
In-Depth Information
To deselect layers in the Layers panel use the following options:
•
Deselect Individual.
Hold down the Ctrl (Win) or
(Mac) key, and then
click on a layer for a multiple selection.
•
Deselect All.
Click the
Select
menu, and then click
Deselect
.
Deleting Layers
While Illustrator lets you add a lot of layers to a document, it also lets you delete layers.
Remember that once you've deleted a layer and saved the document, there is no way to
recover the deleted layer. However, while the document is open, you can use the Undo
command to recover a deleted layer.
Delete Layers
Select the
Layers
panel.
Select the layers that you want to delete.
• Hold down the Ctrl (Win) or
(Mac) key, and then click to select multiple
items.
Click the
Delete Layer
button.
