Think of stacked transparent sheets
Place the photo below, with notes and highlights above. Layers separate elements by their purpose. Rather than creating too many, start with items you will want to change for different reasons.
Give background and notes different roles
Keep stable material in the background and frequently changing notes above it. This reduces accidental edits to unrelated content. Before using a pen, check which layer is selected.
If content disappears, check the order
Before recreating missing text or strokes, check whether an image covers them or the view has moved or zoomed. Fit the page to the screen, then inspect the layer order.
Keep an .artigo editing original
A flattened PNG or JPG cannot restore its individual layers. Save an .artigo file if you may change notes or colors later. Before a large edit, keep a copy named with the date or stage.
Last updated October 31, 2026 · Artigo
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