How to Change Layer in Framer: 1-Min Guide

How to Change Layer in Framer

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June 5, 2026

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Use this interactive demo to learn how to reorder and restack design layers in Framer.

Quick summary

Changing a layer in Framer lets you control the stacking order of design elements using the Layers panel and positioning controls. You can move elements forward or backward in the hierarchy to achieve the exact visual layout your design requires.

Steps

Open your Framer project to get started.
Open the Layers panel to view your complete element hierarchy.
Select an element to begin organizing your design layers.
Access the positioning controls for your selected element and click Move.
Fine-tune the stacking order by moving elements forward using Bring Forward.
You have successfully changed the layer in Framer.

📌 Why this matters

Controlling layer order in Framer is essential for building clean, well-structured web and app designs. The Layers panel gives designers precise control over element stacking, ensuring components appear in the correct visual hierarchy without manual workarounds. Using Framer's built-in Move and Bring Forward controls, designers can quickly adjust which elements appear on top, saving time during both prototyping and production. Mastering layer management in Framer leads to more consistent, polished designs that are easier to maintain and hand off.

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