Deleting Layers

Deletes all entities on a specified Layer and removes the Layer from the drawing.

  You cannot delete the active layer.

To delete a Layer:

1. Click Format > Layer Tools > Delete (or type DeleteLayer).
2. Do one of the following:
   • On the Layers palette, click and select Delete Layer from the flyout.
   • On the menu, click Format > Layer Tools > Delete.
   • Type DeleteLayer.
3. In the graphics area, select an entity on the Layer to delete or specify an option:
   • Name. Type the name of the Layer to delete (use ? to get a list of the Layer names defined in the drawing).
   • Undo. Cancels one or more previous Layer deletions.
4. Specify the Yes option to confirm the deletion.

   The selected Layer, and all entities on the Layer are deleted.

Access

Command: DeleteLayer

Menu: Format > Layer Tools > Delete

Layers Palette: Delete layer