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From time to time, a layer might be hidden behind another layer in the Canvas. The best
way to select a hidden layer is to select it in the Layers list or Timeline. When you do so,
the layer’s bounding box and transform handles appear in the Canvas, even if the layer
is completely obscured.
Note: When you select an inactive layer (a layer whose activation checkbox is deselected
in the Layers list), only the layer’s bounding box appears in the Canvas—the layer itself
is not visible.
For more information on how to select objects and groups in the Layers list, see Selecting
Layers and Groups in the Layers List.
Rules for Transforming Selected Layers and Groups
The way you transform selected layers depends on how many layers are selected.
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