Layers are automatically assigned to shapes. However, Visio allows to assign layers to shapes as needed. You can also create your own layers. Let us start by creating a new layer and then assign some shapes to the new layer.
One inquiry we ran across in our research was “Does visio support layers?”.
The Visio web app does not support layers, or more accurately it does not have a user interface for editing layers.
What are layers in Visio?
Here are a few facts about layers in Visio: – A Visio shape does not have to be assigned to any layer, but can be assigned to one or more layers. – Layers are created in a page by creating them using the Layer Properties dialog, or by adding shapes that already have a layer (or layers) assigned.
In Visio 2016 side, please go to HOME tab, in the Editing group, click Layers > Layer Properties. Make sure all layers is Visible, Print, and Active.
What is Visio and how does it work?
Visio provides much more control over the user interface, enabling developers to hide functionality that would be distracting to a user’s specific task.
You might be thinking “Is the Visio web app good for drawing?”
This lack of dimensional capability may be ok for schematic diagrams, such as flowcharts and organisational charts, but is definitely a serious handicap for any measured type of drawings, such as office layouts or rack elevations. The Visio web app does not support layers, or more accurately it does not have a user interface for editing layers.
How do I select more than one shape in Visio?
To select more than one shape, hold down the [Shift] key while you’re selecting. To assign a shape to more than one layer, pick {Multiple Layers} from the drop-down list, and Visio will bring up the Layer dialog box, shown in Figure D. The highlighted entries in the list indicate the layers to which the shape belongs.