How Do I Bring a Layer Forward in Gimp?

You can access this command from the image menubar through Layer → Stack → Layer to Top, or by pressing the Shift key and clicking on the up-arrow icon at the bottom of the Layers dialog.

How do I rearrange layers in Gimp?

If the Move Mode is “Layer”, you must hold down Ctrl+Alt keys. If the Move Mode is Selection, you can click-and-drag any point in canvas to move the selection outline. You can also use the arrow keys to move selections precisely. Then, holding down the Shift key moves then by increments of 25 pixels.

Why can’t I move layer gimp?

4 Answers. The Alt key toggles to the ‘Move selection’ mode ( Ctrl does the same for ‘Move path’), and is supposed to switch back to ‘Move layer’ once you let go of the key. If you manage to steal the input focus from the canvas while in this mode, then the tool may remain in ‘Move selection’ mode.