Be able to group and layer images including grouping and ungrouping, moving to the front or back

Grouping Images

Think of grouping like putting several stickers into a single sticker sheet. Once grouped, you can move, resize or delete them as one object.

1. Click the first image you want to group.
2. Hold Ctrl (or Cmd on Mac) and click each additional image.
3. Right‑click one of the selected images and choose Group → Group (or press Ctrl+G).
4. Now the group behaves like a single image. Drag it, resize it, or apply effects to all at once.

Tip: If you accidentally group too many images, you can ungroup later.

Ungrouping Images

Ungrouping is like pulling the stickers back out of the sheet.

1. Click on the grouped object.
2. Right‑click and choose Group → Ungroup (or press Ctrl+Shift+G).
3. Each image is now independent again.

Remember: Ungrouping only works on objects that were previously grouped.

Moving Images to Front or Back

Layering decides which image appears on top when they overlap.

1. Select the image you want to move.
2. Right‑click and choose Arrange → Bring to Front or Send to Back.
3. Alternatively, use the Arrange toolbar at the top.
4. Check the Layer Panel (View → Layers) to see the order.

🔀 Analogy: Think of layers as sheets of transparent paper. The top sheet is the front layer; the bottom sheet is the back layer.

Layer Order Table

Exam Tips & Common Mistakes

• ?? Always check the layer order. A background image should be sent to back before adding text.
• ?? Use grouping wisely. Group related elements (e.g., a logo and its caption) to keep them together.
• ❌ Don’t forget to ungroup. If you need to edit a single element, ungroup first.
• ❌ Beware of accidental overlaps. Use the Arrange → Align tools to line up objects.
• 📝 Practice the keyboard shortcuts: Ctrl+G (Group), Ctrl+Shift+G (Ungroup), Ctrl+Shift+↑ (Bring to Front), Ctrl+Shift+↓ (Send to Back).