Moving objects forward or backward on a layout
When objects overlap on a layout, one object is on top of the other. You can change this stacking order to create different effects. As you create objects, they stack one on top of the last, even if they aren't overlapping, so that the last object created is always on top.
 
Before
After
 
Original stacking order
Bring to Front:
Shows how an object moves in the stacking order when using the Bring to Front command
Send to Back:
Shows how an object moves in the stacking order when using the Send to Back command
Bring Forward:
Shows how an object moves in the stacking order when using the Bring Forward command
Send Backward:
Shows how an object moves in the stacking order when using the Send Backward command
To change the order in which objects are stacked:
1.
In Layout mode, select the object or objects to move in the stack.
For more information, see Selecting objects.
2.
Click one of the following buttons in the Arrange palette.
If you don’t see the Arrange palette, click Arrange Arrange palette button in the layout bar.
 
To move the object
Click
In front of all objects
Bring to Front Bring to Front button
One layer forward
Bring Forward Bring Forward button
Behind all other objects
Send to Back Send to Back button
One layer back
Send Backward Send Backward button
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