Adding a new layer in Illustrator is easy. Here’s how:
- Open Illustrator and create a new document.
- Select the Rectangle tool (M) and draw a rectangle on the artboard.
- Select the Add New Layer button (L) from the Layers panel and click on the rectangle you just drew to add it to your document.
- Change the layer’s name to “New Layer 1” by clicking on its name in the Layers panel and typing in a new name for your layer. ..