# Visible Element

Specifies whether shapes belonging to the layer are visible on the drawing page.

Value | Description
--- | ---
0 | Shapes are hidden.
1 | Shapes are visible.

## Syntax

    <Visible>
    </Visible>

## Attributes

None

## Element properties

Property | Value
--- | ---
Name | Visible
Minimum Occurrences | 0
Maximum Occurrences | 1

## Element information

Parent elements

Layer

Child elements

None

## Remarks

The Visible element is relevant only when contained in a PageSheet element. It is ignored when contained in a DocumentSheet, Shape, or StyleSheet element.

## See also

Visible cell (Layers section)

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