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How do I move or copy annotations between layers?

Move or copy any annotation to a different Layer with the Assignment Toolbar — tap the annotation, tap Layers, and pick the destination. This is especially handy when preparing a Layer to share via Layer Export or Live Layers.

Start by tapping any annotation you'd like to move or copy;

📝 NOTE: To move or copy a Note, tap the note marker to open it, then tap the Layers icon in the upper-left corner.

From the menu, tap Layer to open the Assignment Toolbar:

By default, the top toggle is set to Move. To Copy instead, slide the toggle to Copy:

Tap the name of the Layer you want to move or copy the annotation to — done.

Move — the annotation leaves its current Layer and appears on the new one in the same position.
Copy — the annotation remains on its current Layer, and an identical copy is added to the destination Layer.

What's Next

How to Show/Hide Layers

How to Share Layers with Export

What are Layers, and how do I use them?

Updated on: 13/06/2026

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