Try changing the order of layers in this panel to see how the order of stacked image elements on the canvas changes. This is where you can add new layers to the canvas. To get started, click on the new Layers button in the toolbar, which will open a panel on the side of the canvas.
With layers, you can stack shapes, text, and other image elements on top of each other. You can now add, remove, and manage layers on the canvas to create richer and more complex digital art. With this update, we are introducing support for layers and transparency! Today we are beginning to roll out an update for the Paint app to Windows Insiders in the Canary and Dev Channels (version 11.2308.18.0 or higher). Read the full details of the Paint app update provided by Microsoft below. Microsoft has also added support for transparency as well, including the ability to open and save transparent PNGs. Using layers one can stack shapes, text, and other image elements on top of each other.
The new update for Paint allows to add, remove, and manage layers on the canvas to create richer and more complex digital art.