Adding a new layer in Illustrator is easy. Here’s how:

  1. Open Illustrator and create a new document.
  2. Select the Rectangle tool (M) and draw a rectangle on the artboard.
  3. 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.
  4. 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. ..