How to Change Layer in Framer

Updated on:

April 6, 2026

By:

Madhav Bhandari

Use this interactive demo to learn how to change layers in your Framer designs.

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Here’s how to do it:

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Open your Framer project.
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.
That's it! You've successfully changed the layer in Framer.

📌 Why this matters

Changing layer order lets you control which elements appear in front of others, essential for creating proper visual hierarchy in your designs. You can bring buttons above background images, ensure text remains readable over graphics, or stack components in the exact sequence users should encounter them.

Layer management becomes particularly powerful when working with complex layouts containing overlapping elements, animations, or interactive components that need to trigger in specific sequences. Proper layering prevents visual conflicts and ensures your interface functions as intended across different screen sizes and interactions.

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