Layer, group, and lock objects in Pages on Mac

If you want to layer objects behind body text, you need to add a background object to the page, then position it behind the text.

1. Drag an object so it overlaps with one or more other objects.

2. In the Format  sidebar, click the Arrange tab.

3. With the object selected, do one of the following:

   • Move an object one increment at a time: Click Forward or Backward.

   • Move an object to the very front or back of the stack: Click Front or Back.

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

• Group objects: Select multiple objects, then Control-click one of the objects and choose Group from the shortcut menu.

• Ungroup objects: Control-click the group, then choose Ungroup from the shortcut menu.

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

1. Click an object to select it or select multiple objects.

2. Do either of the following:

   • Lock: Choose Arrange > Lock (from the Arrange menu at the top of your screen).

   • Unlock: Choose Arrange > Unlock.

Alternatively, select one or more objects. In the Format  sidebar, click the Arrange tab, then click Lock or Unlock (near the bottom of the sidebar).