Deleting layers

You cannot delete the Default layer, but you can delete any other layer. When you delete layers, you can choose whether to delete the items on the layers or move the items to another layer. To delete a layer:

  1. In the Layers palette, select the layer or layers to delete.
  2. Click the Delete Layer button QuarkXpress btn layer delete Deleting layers.
  3. If there are items on the layers you are deleting, the Delete Layer dialog box displays. Choose an option:
    • If the layers include items that you want to delete, check Delete items on selected Layer(s).
    • If the layers include items that you want to move to another layer, uncheck Delete items on selected Layer(s), and choose a destination layer from the Move items to Layer drop-down menu.
  4. Click OK.

To delete all unused layers in a layout, choose Delete Unused Layers from the palette menu.

Parent topic: Working with layers

Deleting layers