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# Adding Layers

### Adding a New Layer

{% tabs %}
{% tab title="Desktop" %}

1. Click the "Add" button in the layers sidebar.
2. Find the layer you want to add and click on it.

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{% endtab %}

{% tab title="Mobile" %}

1. Open the layers drawer and tap on "Add Layer".
2. Find the layer you want to add.
3. Tap the "Add" button in the top right corner.

<figure><img src="/files/YpauR4T32guUDYNC28Rm" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>
{% endtab %}
{% endtabs %}

### Stacking Layers

Layers can be combined and stacked in the order that you wish. Transparency can be adjusted to get just the right fit.

{% tabs %}
{% tab title="Desktop" %}

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{% endtab %}

{% tab title="Mobile" %}

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{% endtab %}
{% endtabs %}

### All Layers

You can view all available layers [here](/backtrack-docs/mapping/layers.md).


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