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Using the Layers List

The Layers List is one of the primary tools for working with layers on your
slide.

You will use the Layers List to access
editing options for each layer, control
the order of your layers, add new
layers, and work with advanced layer
techniques like Masking.
Understanding how the Layers List works is a very important first step in
using layers as part of your slide composition.

Reading the Layers List

The Layers List has a central area where it displays a thumbnail and name
for each layer on your slide as well as a toolbar on the left. Start by taking a
look at the actual layer display in the center of the list.

You’re going to see at least one layer present in the list even if your slide
only contains one image. Remember that every image becomes a layer.
Each layer displays the number of that layer in the overall order on the slide.
If you only have 1 layer, you’ll see that layer labeled as number 1.
As you hover over a layer, you'll also see a tool tip window that tells you
size of the image in the layer as well as the file path where that file is located
on your computer.

To the right of the assigned number is a checkbox. This Layer Toggle
toggles whether the layer is active or not. Unchecking the box turns the
layer off and causes it to be hidden from the slide. This can often be useful
when you are working on an effect that uses multiple layers and you want
to avoid seeing every layer at once. Turn off the layers you aren’t working
on for easier editing.