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To select any object on any layer:
Working with Objects 133
Initially, objects which are on layers that are not selected are also visible, but you
may find that you can’t select an object as it is on a different layer. This can be
slightly confusing at first as you frantically click on an object to no effect! But of
course, you can change this state of affairs.
• If View All Layers is enabled (the default), all layers set as visible
appear in the edit window, regardless of which layer you're currently
working on. Disabling this button lets you see only objects on the
current layer, as long as it's visible. (If both Visible and View All
Layers are unchecked, you won't see anything!)
• If Edit All Layers (available only if View All Layers is enabled) is
disabled (the default), you can only select objects in the current layer.
Enabling this button lets you select any object on any visible layer. You
can press the Tab key repeatedly to cycle between objects in order.
• If Auto-Select Layer is enabled (available only if Edit All Layers
is enabled), you'll automatically select an object's layer and the object
entry in the Layers tab as you select it on the page. This stops you from
having to jump back to the Layers tab to set the layer to be active after
object selection.
To change an object's or group's name:
1. In the Layers tab, expand the layer entry to which an object or group
belongs.
2. Select the object/group, then click on its name.
3. At the insertion point, type a new name then either press Enter or
click away from the tab.
Trouble locating your named object or group? Search for it by using
Find Objects... on the Edit menu. (See Finding objects in online
Help).