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Layers Panel Power-Up for GemPages v7: Rename Layers + Drag/Drop Reorder + Multi-Select + Labels/Notes

Feature Requests

This is an extension of the already submitted request:

https://feedback.gempages.net/p/moving-layers-from-the-layer-tree (by amy6147)

Context: I’m building a UX/UI + SEO-optimized storefront with GemPages v7.

As pages grow (hero + multiple sections + product/FAQ blocks), the Layers panel becomes the primary tool for working fast and staying organized. Right now the Layers panel is the biggest workflow bottleneck.

Main request:

Please improve the Layers panel so it works like modern editors/builders (Figma/Canva/Photoshop/Webflow/Elementor), especially for large pages.

Requested features:

  1. Rename layers/sections inside the Layers panel

  • Allow renaming any layer (Section / Row / Column / Element) directly in the Layers tree.

  • Suggested UX:

    • Double-click name (or press F2) → inline rename

    • Enter = save, Esc = cancel

    • Show custom name everywhere in the tree (instead of only generic element names)

  • Why it matters:

    • Big pages become manageable (“Hero – Decking”, “Trust badges”, “Color Guide”, “FAQ – Shipping”, etc.)

    • Faster navigation, fewer mistakes, easier handoff to teammates.

  1. Drag & drop to reorder / move layers inside the Layers panel

  • Ability to move layers up/down and into/out of containers (e.g., move an element into another column) directly from the panel.

  • Show clear drop indicators and prevent invalid drops.

  • This is essential when the canvas is crowded and selecting elements on the page is hard.

  1. Multi-select layers + batch actions (Ctrl/Cmd-Click, Shift-Click)

  • Select multiple layers at once to apply the same styles/settings.

  • Batch operations:

    • Apply typography/spacing settings to multiple headings

    • Duplicate / delete / hide / lock multiple items

    • Copy Style / Paste Style across a selection

  • Example:

    • A row with 4 columns, each has a Heading. I want to style all 4 headings consistently without clicking each one individually.

  1. Optional: Labels / Notes (markers) for layers (nice-to-have)

  • Ability to add a small “tag” or note to a section (e.g., “Needs copy”, “SEO review”, “Mobile fix”, “Campaign A/B”).

  • This helps with collaboration and QA on long landing pages.

How this helps UX/UI + SEO outcomes:

  • Faster editing = more time spent improving real UX (hierarchy, spacing, clarity) rather than fighting the editor.

  • Better consistency across repeated components (headings, CTAs, badges) → pages look more professional and convert better.

  • Fewer layout mistakes when managing complex pages → less rework and fewer “broken” sections that can hurt performance and user experience.

  • More scalable workflow for content/SEO teams maintaining multiple pages.

Why this should be prioritized:
These are baseline capabilities in most modern editors. Adding rename + reorder + multi-select would instantly level up GemPages v7 for professional workflows and large stores.


Happy to provide a short screen recording showing:

  • A real page with many sections

  • How the current Layers panel slows work

  • The exact actions that rename/reorder/multi-select would streamline

Posted by Dima Chernyshov ·
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  • Lucas Nguyen

    Team•

    Mar 16

    Hi @Dima Chernyshov

    Thank you for taking the time to share detailed feedback. We really appreciate the effort you put into explaining your workflow and the challenges you’re experiencing with the Layers panel.


    While some of the features you mentioned are not fully supported yet, there are a couple of existing options that may help with organization and styling in the meantime:

    1. Renaming sections

    Currently, you can rename a Section from the Section Settings panel. This allows you to give sections clearer names to help identify them more easily when working on complex pages.

    You can see where to find this option in the guide below:
    https://help.gempages.net/articles/what-is-a-section-and-how-many-can-i-create-within-a-page

    2. Copy / Paste styles between elements

    For maintaining consistent styling across multiple elements, GemPages supports copying and pasting styles between elements of the same type.

    For example, if you have a specific design for a Heading, Text block, or Product Title, you can copy the style and apply it to other elements of the same type instead of styling each one manually.

    You can see how this works here:
    https://help.gempages.net/articles/copy-paste-section-element

    Your suggestions about improving the Layers panel are shared with our product team so they can review it as we continue improving the editor experience.

    If possible, a short screen recording would help a lot.

    I’ll also follow up by email with details about the recording and a short interview with our team.

    Thanks again for sharing your thoughts and helping us make GemPages better. 🙏
    Lucas,

    • Dima Chernyshov

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      Mar 18

      Hi Lucas,

      Sounds good, and I’m fully aware and using those workarounds you’ve mentioned.

      Appreciate your feedback, and looking forward to the next steps to support this update.
      The hardest downside for me is the inability to select multiple objects/blocks/rows to move or delete them. This is super inconvenient and very weird that this level of editor doesn’t have this simple feauture.

  • Olivier Vernay

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    Mar 16

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    Merged request

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    4 votes

    Rename elements

    In my custom template, I use GemPages to create specific section such as carousel of sliders.
    It can be super useful to add 2 features:

    • show/hide a specific slider in one click (with an "eye" icon close to the "copy" one)

    • rename each slider with a specific name

    • James Gems

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      Jun 13, 2024

      Hello @Olivier Vernay ,

      Thank you very much for your valuable suggestions. After discussing them with our Development team, I am pleased to inform you that we have planned improvements based on your feedback. I believe these enhancements will enable our users to better manage how slides are displayed on the Online Store. Please stay tuned for further updates from us.

      We always welcome more suggestions and feedback, as they are crucial for our continuous improvement. If you have any additional ideas or comments, please do not hesitate to share them with us.

      Best,

      The GemPages Team.

  • amy6147

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    Mar 16

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    Merged request

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    1 vote

    Renaming of the Rows and Column Names

    At present there is no option to rename the rows and column so that it is easy to identify what this row / column has.

  • VYTAUTAS

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    Mar 16

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    Merged request

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    4 votes

    Link tree Very needed option!

    Like in webflow you could or can move elements in link tree so you don’t waste time dragging all over longer pages. It’s a must.

    • amy6147

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      Dec 20, 2025



      This feature should be essential - as its very complicated when we try to move the rows. most of the times it nested under the wrong element .

  • amy6147

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    Mar 16

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    Merged request

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    7 votes

    Moving layers from the layer tree

    We cannot move the rows and elements from the Layer panel.

    It should be enabled - because its easy to move or land the element exactly where we want to move.

    in visual builder - it sometimes lands under the wrong element.

    • Opuliss_Beauty

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      Jan 29

      Following here. Great feature to add in the future for sure!

    • Dima Chernyshov

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      Feb 15

      This is so essential and the most frustrating for me in the GemPages editor!!
      + ability to select multiple layers at once and apply styles/formatting!
      I want to stick to GemPages as my main editor, but this is a serious downside for me.☹️

  • Dima Chernyshov

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    Aug 24

    I’m surprised it’s not on the roadmap still.