Category FAQs
Learn about copying categories in Layer and the difference between category names and instance names. Understand how categories and elements are named and structured.
Zach Soflin
Sep 24, 2024
Can I copy a category?
No, categories cannot be copied or duplicated within a project, though templates can be used to copy categories between projects.
What is the difference between the category name and instance name?
The category’s name is what is displayed when selecting or interfacing with the category in the app and is usually a plural noun referring to the type of data “instances” the category contains. The instance name is usually a singular noun indicating the type of Element within the category and is used when auto-naming newly created Elements. For example, a category named “Rooms” will contain many instances of “Room” elements. Newly created Elements in the Category will be named “Room 1”, “Room 2”, etc. by default.