Reordering Objects

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Reordering Objects

In graphic design and digital art, stacking refers to the order in which objects or layers appear on the Z-axis, that is, from front to back. This concept is also known as "Z-order," "stacking order," or "layer order."

Objects created later typically appear in front of those created earlier, and objects can be moved forward or backward in the stack to control which ones appear in front of others.

Changing the stacking order of objects can help create the illusion of depth, overlap elements in interesting ways, or simply ensure that the right objects are visible in a complex design. As always, the best practices for stacking and reordering depend on the specific needs and goals of your design. All objects are stacked vertically as they are created.

In DEX you can change the stacking order.

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Bringing Objects to the Front

To bring objects to the front, first select them. Then click the Layout→Orderclip0239 button.

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Sending Objects to the Back

To send objects to the back, first select them. Then click the LayoutOrderclip0243 button.

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Bringing Objects Up 1 Level

To bring objects up one level, first select them. Then LayoutOrderclip0244 button.

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Sending Objects Down 1 Level

To send objects down one level, first select them. Then click the LayoutOrderclip0245 button.

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