To put a layer under another layer in Procreate, you need to rearrange its position in the Layers panel by dragging it downwards. This is a straightforward process that allows you to control the stacking order of your artwork elements.
Moving Layers in Procreate
Procreate uses a layers system where the order of layers determines which elements appear on top of others. Layers higher up in the list will obscure or appear over layers lower down. To place a layer under another, you simply move it to a lower position in the Layers panel list.
As described in the Procreate documentation on moving layers, you can easily reorganize elements within your artwork using drag-and-drop. Here's how to do it:
- Open the Layers Panel: Tap the Layers icon (the two overlapping squares) in the top-right corner of your Procreate interface.
- Select the Layer: Find the layer you want to move under another layer.
- Tap and Hold: Tap-and-hold the layer's thumbnail or name until it lifts and appears slightly larger.
- Drag Downwards: While holding the layer, drag it down the list of layers. You will see a blue line appear between layers as you move.
- Position: Drag the layer until the blue line is positioned below the layer(s) you want it to be under.
- Release: Release your finger from the screen.
The layer will now be placed in the new position you chose, effectively placing it under any layers now above it in the list. This method works for individual layers as well as Layer Groups.
Quick Steps Summary
- Open Layers panel.
- Tap and hold the layer to move.
- Drag it down the list past the layer(s) you want it under.
- Release.
This simple drag-and-drop action is the fundamental way to manage the layer order in Procreate, allowing you to easily position any layer above or below others to achieve your desired visual composition.
