Can't Distribute Layers and Align Layers to "Selection" ­­– After Effects 2020

[RaoShaahid]

I'm not being able to use the "Selection" option under Align tab and can't distribute layers. Both the options are grayed out. (See attached screenshots)

Till now, I've ­­–

1. Tried selecting multiple layers (more than 3)
2. Tried resetting preferences.

I'm using After Effects 2020 v. 17.0.4 (Build 59). Help me out.

[Rick Gerard]

The align tool works with layers. You only have one. The components of a shape layer are not considered layers. You will have to move each rectangle to a separate layer.