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# removeFromSuperlayer()

Detaches the layer from its parent layer.

```
func removeFromSuperlayer()
```

## Discussion

You can use this method to remove a layer (and all of its sublayers) from a layer hierarchy. This method updates both the superlayer’s list of sublayers and sets this layer’s [`superlayer`](/documentation/QuartzCore/CALayer/superlayer) property to `nil`.

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