To share a layer
1
Select the layer you want to share in the Document Layout pal-
ette.
2
Choose Share Layer in the palettes menu.
3
In the dialog box that appears, select the pages in the list that you
want to share the layer. Click Select. The shared layer name appears
in the list of layers for each page you selected.
Note: The name and content of the dialog box changes according to
the document you are creating; i.e., pages, sheets, frames, or slides.
To unshare a layer
Unsharing a layer converts it from a shared layer into a regular, non-
linked layer on one page or throughout a document.
1
Select the layer you want to unshare.
2
Choose Unshare Layer in the palettes menu.
3
In the message box that appears, click either Yes or No as
explained below:
Yes: Unshares all instances of the shared layer in the docu-
ment. Canvas unlinks the layers and creates a copy of the
layer on each page.
No: Unshares the layer on the currently selected page only.
The rest of the layers remain shared.
Using master pages
Master pages (slides/frames) hold common elements that you want to
appear on most pages. Objects on the master pages layers appear on
pages where the Master Page option is selected.
Illustration documents do not use master pages.
You can unlink a master page. This lets you edit the pages contents
like you would any layer that isnt shared, without changing the
appearance of the master page on other pages. Canvas also lets you
re-link a master page.
To unlink a master page
1
Select the page where you want to unlink the master page. (Do
not select the master page item or a layer).