: Illustrator layer selection style Illustrator doesn't care about selected layer. I can directly pick objects from any layers. I want Illustrator pick object within only selected layer. I learned

@Martha945

Use Isolation Mode

Double-click on the object or group you wish to isolate with the Selection Tool, to enter Isolation Mode.

Double-click anywhere outside of the object/group to leave Isolation Mode

You can also enter Isolation Mode the hard way, through the Layers Panel. Select the layer or group to isolate and then use the Layers Panel menu (on the right in the image below) to navigate to Enter Isolation Mode



More info on Isolation Mode

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@Ann6370331

You can lock the layers you dont need to touch, and only unlock your selected layer. Probably the only way.

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