Changing Stacking Order

PP07S-3.5.2

Multiple objects on a slide appear in a stacking order, like layers of transparencies. Stacking is the placement of objects one on top of another. In other words, the first object that you draw is on the bottom and the last object that you draw is on top. You can change the order of this stack of objects by using Bring to Front, Send to Back, Bring Forward, and Send Backward commands on the Format tab under Drawing or Picture Tools.

Arrange a Stack of Objects

Select the object or objects you want to arrange.

Click the Format tab under Drawing or Picture Tools.

Click the stacking option you want.

• Click the Bring to Front button arrow, and then click Bring to Front or Bring Forward to move a drawing to the top of the stack or up one location in the stack.

• Click the Send to Back button arrow, and then click Send to Back or Send Backward to move a drawing to the bottom of the stack or back one location in the stack.

Did You Know?

You can view a hidden object in a stack. Press the Tab key or Shift+Tab to cycle forward or backward through the objects until you select the object you want.