# Detach from Parent

Use the Detach from Parent command to unlink an element from the peg or effect element it is attached to.

Use one of the following to activate this command:

- Select Element > Arrange > Detach from Parent.
- Click the Contextual Menu button in the Timeline window and select Arrange > Detach from Parent.

See Also
Exposure Sheet and Timeline Windows
Layering Elements
Adding Pegs and Attaching Elements to Pegs
Changing Color Over Time
Clipping Mask Effects