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Link and unlink layers

You can link two or more layers or groups. Unlike multiple layers selected at the same time, linked layers retain their relationship until you unlink them. You can move or apply transformations to linked layers.

  1. Select the layers or groups in the Layers panel.
  2. Click the link icon  at the bottom of the Layers panel.
  3. To unlink layers do one of the following:

    • Select a linked layer, and click the link icon.

    • To temporarily disable the linked layer, Shift-click the Link icon for the linked layer. A red X appears. Shift-click the link icon to enable the link again.

    • Select the linked layers and click the Link icon. To select all linked layers, select one of the layers and then choose Layer > Select Linked Layers.