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Using the Layers Panel

The Layers panel shows your page’s element hierarchy, making it easy to select and organize content.

Opening Layers Panel

Click the Layers button in the right panel area.

Panel Features

Element Tree

  • Hierarchical view of all elements
  • Expandable/collapsible sections
  • Visual nesting indicators

Selection

  • Click element name to select
  • Selection syncs with preview
  • Multi-level navigation

Reordering

  • Drag elements to reorder
  • Move between containers
  • Visual drop indicators

Visibility

  • Toggle element visibility
  • Hide without deleting
  • Preview without element

Locking

  • Lock elements from editing
  • Prevent accidental changes
  • Unlock when needed

Element Types

The tree shows different element types:
  • Sections - Major page blocks
  • Containers - Grouping elements
  • Text - Headings, paragraphs
  • Images - Photos, graphics
  • Buttons - Interactive elements
  • Forms - Input elements

Common Actions

Select Nested Element

  1. Expand parent in tree
  2. Find child element
  3. Click to select

Reorder Sections

  1. Find section in tree
  2. Drag to new position
  3. Drop where indicated

Hide Element

  1. Find element in tree
  2. Click visibility icon
  3. Element hides in preview

Lock Element

  1. Select element
  2. Click lock icon
  3. Element can’t be edited

Tips

  • Use for complex layouts
  • Combine with Select mode
  • Name sections for clarity
  • Collapse unused branches

Keyboard Navigation

KeyAction
↑/↓Navigate tree
→/←Expand/collapse
EnterSelect element
DeleteRemove element

Next Steps