Layers are stacked on top of one another, this stacking is represented in the Layer List with layers on top in the Layer List appearing on top in the canvas.

Ways to sort layers

  • Click and drag a layer to move it's sort position. Layers can also be moved between screens this way.
  • Access the appropriate menu item in the Layer menu or the contextual layer menu.
  • Use one of these keyboard shortcuts
    • Move Forward: command up arrow
    • Move Backward: command down arrow
    • Move to Back: command shift up arrow
    • Move to Front: command shift down arrow