Stacking objects

Within a layer, Fireworks stacks objects based on the order in which they were created, placing the most recently created object on the top of the stack. The stacking order of objects determines how they appear when they overlap.

Layers also affect the stacking order. For example, suppose a document has two layers named Layer 1 and Layer 2. If Layer 1 is listed below Layer 2 on the Layers panel, then everything on Layer 2 appears in front of everything on Layer 1. You can change the order of layers by dragging the layer in the Layers panel to a new position. For more information, see Organizing layers.

To change the stacking order of a selected object or group within a layer:

• Select Modify > Arrange > Bring to Front or Send to Back to move the object or group to the top or bottom of the stacking order.
• Select Modify > Arrange > Bring Forward or Send Backward to move the object or group up or down one position in the stacking order.

If more than one object or group is selected, the objects move in front of or behind all unselected objects while maintaining their order relative to one another.