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Layer, group and lock objects in Numbers on iPad

You can work with and arrange the objects on a sheet in a number of ways:

Layer (or stack) objects to create the appearance of depth
Group objects to more easily move, resize or rotate them as a single unit
Lock objects to avoid inadvertently moving, modifying or deleting them

Layer objects

Drag an object so that it overlaps with one or more other objects.
Tap , then tap Arrange.
Tap an object, then do one of the following:
- Drag the slider until the object is layered where you want it.
- Tap the icons to move the selected object forwards or backwards.

You can select multiple objects to layer them all at once.

Group or ungroup objects

Touch and hold an object, then with another finger, tap the other objects you want to group.
Lift your fingers, then tap Group.

To ungroup objects, tap the group, then tap Ungroup.

Lock or unlock objects

When an object is locked, you can’t move, delete or modify it in any way until you unlock it.

A locked object with dimmed selection handles.

Tap an object to select it or select multiple objects.
Tap , tap Arrange, then tap Lock.
If you can’t see Lock, the object is set to Move with Text. Tap Wrap, then turn off Move with Text and try again.

To unlock an object, tap it, then tap Unlock.

See alsoPosition and align objects in Numbers on iPad Change object transparency in Numbers on iPad Add a text box Add text inside a shape

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