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Want to remove all content from a layer or from a selection? Use Clear to erase all pixels in an area. Unlike Cut or Copy, Clear does not put content in the device's clipboard; it simply erases it.
Clearing content in Sketchbook Pro for desktop
In the Layer Editor, make sure the layer with the content you want to clear is active. Select the content you want to clear; if there is no selection made then Clear will apply to the entire layer.
Then do any of the following:
- On your keyboard, tap the Delete or Backspace key
- Tap the
icon at the top of the Layer Editor - Tap the Layer Editor menu
and select Clear - From the menu bar, select Edit > Clear
icon at the top of the Layer Editor
and select Clear
Clearing content in Sketchbook for mobile devices
In the Layer Editor, make sure the layer with the content you want to clear is active. Select the content you want to clear; if there is no selection made then Clear will apply to the entire layer.
Then do either of the following:
- Tap the layer in the Layer Editor to open the Layer Menu, then tap
Clear - Double-tap the top left corner of your canvas to activate the Clear shortcut
Clear