How to Manage PDF Layers

The content is applied to the file in most graphics programs as layers that can be turned on or off depending on factors like visibility, printing, etc. Users can manage PDF layers and have control over many characteristics, which is comparable to how a PDF is structured. In-depth discussion of PDF layers and how to manage them using Wondershare PDFelement - PDF Editor, one of the most potent PDF editors, is provided in this article.

Because they can be displayed or hidden when viewing and printing documents, layers in a PDF file are frequently referred to as Option Content. Each layer is within your control, and you can delete or rename layers as necessary.

The layers used in applications like Visio and AutoCAD are comparable to those used in PDF. Their goal is to make it possible to separate content into parts that may be managed separately rather than as a whole piece of content.

Steps to Manage PDF Layers

How to Change the Layer Visibility

Layer visibility can be changed with a simple toggle action to turn it on or off. The steps below show you how to do it in PDFelement.

Step 1. Open a PDF file containing at least two or more layers.

Step 2. Click the Layer icon in the left sidebar panel.

Step 3. When you see the list of layers in a new panel, check or uncheck the box next to each layer to toggle its visibility to On or Off.

How to Delete a Layer

You can remove an existing layer in PDFelement, which will change how the content is organized. It is advisable to save a fresh copy of the file because after you save it, this layer won't be able to be recovered, protecting the original by doing so. The steps to remove a PDF layer are as follows:

Step 1. Click the Layer icon on the left.

Step 2. Right-click the name of the layer to show you a contextual menu.

Step 3. In the menu, select Delete.

Step 4. You’ll see a warning that the action cannot be undone and an option to confirm or cancel. Click Yes to confirm deletion of that layer.

How to Rename a Layer

You can also rename a layer using the same method.

Step 1. Click the Layer icon again.

Step 2. Right-click the name of the layer.

Step 3. Choose Rename.

Step 4. Assign a new name to the layer and hit Enter to confirm. This action can be done as many times as required.

How to Change Layer Properties

The properties of each layer can be changed individually by following the steps shown below:

Step 1. Right-click the layer name in the side panel after selecting the Layer icon.

Step 2. Choose Properties in the contextual menu.

Step 3. You can also access this window by clicking the hamburger icon (Options) above the list of layers and selecting Layer Properties in the drop-down menu.

Step 4. You will now see the Layer Properties window with two sections - Properties and Initial State.

Conclusion

WPS Office is a feature-rich PDF tool that continuously receives new updates. A new feature, PDF layer control, has been included in its most recent incarnations as WPS Office. You'll get messages and alerts when a new version is released, and updates happen very frequently. Click the Help menu and select Check for Updates to manually check for new versions. To benefit from new features, increased speed, performance, and stability, make sure your version is always the most recent.