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Changing the Stacking Order on a LayerThe order in which objects appear on a stack depends on the order in which they were created. Just as in other graphics programs, the last object created is on top. You can also change the stacking order of individual objects by using the Arrange submenu (on the Modify menu). The stacking order on a layer is different from the order of the layers. An object can be at the top of the object list and still be underneath an object on a higher layer. Choose Modify > Arrange > Bring to Front to bring the object to the front, or choose Modify > Arrange > Send to Back to move the object to the back. Choose Modify > Arrange > Bring Forward to bring the object in front of another object on the same layer, or choose Modify > Arrange > Send Backward to move the object behind another object on the same layer. In Windows only, you can also use the Modify toolbar for these menu options. On the Layers panel, you now have three objects on the Logo layer: the candy, the Sweet Creations text, and the stick. Each object appears in its own stack on the layer. The stick was the last element you created, so it is on top. You want the stick beneath the candy.
Reorder Objects in PowerPoint Using Bring to Front, Send to Back, Bring Forward or Send Backwardby Avantix Learning Team | Updated January 1, 2022 Applies to: Microsoft® PowerPoint® 2013, 2016, 2019, 2021 and 365 (Windows) You can reorder objects on a PowerPoint slide using keyboard shortcuts, the context menu, the Ribbon or the Selection Pane. When objects are placed on a slide, they are stacked on top of each other. It's common to reorder objects to change the stacking order. When you select an object and Send to Back, it's moved to the bottom of the stack. If you choose to Send Backward, it's moved back by object. When you select an object and Bring to Front, it's moved to the top of the stack. If you choose to Bring Forward, it's moved forward by object. Note: Buttons and Ribbon tabs may display in a different way (with or without text) depending on your version of PowerPoint, the size of your screen and your Control Panel settings. For PowerPoint 365 users, Ribbon tabs may appear with different names. For example, the Picture Tools Format tab may appear as Picture Format and the Drawing Tools Format tab may appear as Drawing Format or Shape Format. Recommended article: How to Remove a Background from a Picture in PowerPoint (2 Ways) Do you want to learn more about PowerPoint? Check out our virtual classroom or in-person PowerPoint courses > The screenshots in this article are from PowerPoint 365 which is similar to previous versions. In the example below, 3 objects are stacked on top of each other on a PowerPoint slide: Using keyboard shortcuts to Bring Forward or Send BackwardTo reorder an object in a stack using shortcuts for Bring Forward or Send Backward:
Reordering objects using the context menuTo reorder an object in a stack of objects using the context menu:
Bring to Front and Send to Back appear in the context menu in PowerPoint when you right-click an object:  To display the context menu using a keyboard shortcut, press Shift + F10. Some users may need to press Fn + Shift + F10. Reordering objects using the RibbonTo reorder an object in a stack of objects using the Ribbon:
Bring Forward and Send Backward appear in the Arrange group in the Ribbon: Reordering objects using the Selection PaneA great way to control stacking order is to use the Selection Pane. To display the Selection Pane:
To display the Selection Pane using a keyboard shortcut, press Alt + F10. Some users may need to press Fn + Alt + F10. Objects are listed in the Selection Pane in their stacking order. Items at the bottom of the Selection Pane are at the bottom of the stack of objects. In the example below, the Selection Pane displays 3 objects: To reorder an object in a stack of objects using the Selection Pane:
If an object is selected in the Selection Pane, you can use the following shortcuts to Bring Forward or Send Backward:
You can also show or hide objects using the Selection Pane by clicking the eye icon to the right of the object. Subscribe to get more articles like this oneDid you find this article helpful? If you would like to receive new articles, join our email list. More resourcesHow to Rotate Objects in PowerPoint How to Align Objects in PowerPoint (4 Ways) 10 Great PowerPoint Drawing Tricks and Shortcuts How to Use the Eyedropper in PowerPoint to Match Colors How to Animate Text, Images and Other Objects in PowerPoint Related coursesMicrosoft PowerPoint: Intermediate / Advanced Microsoft PowerPoint: Design for Non-Designers Microsoft PowerPoint: Animations Bootcamp Microsoft Excel: Intermediate / Advanced VIEW MORE COURSES > Our instructor-led courses are delivered in virtual classroom format or at our downtown Toronto location at 18 King Street East, Suite 1400, Toronto, Ontario, Canada (some in-person classroom courses may also be delivered at an alternate downtown Toronto location). Contact us at if you'd like to arrange custom instructor-led virtual classroom or onsite training on a date that's convenient for you. Copyright 2022 Avantix® Learning Microsoft, the Microsoft logo, Microsoft Office and related Microsoft applications and logos are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in Canada, US and other countries. All other trademarks are the property of the registered owners. Avantix Learning |18 King Street East, Suite 1400, Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5C 1C4 | Contact us at How do I change the order of my items in PowerPoint?Change the order of animation effects
On the slide, select an animated object. On the Animation tab of the ribbon, in the Timing group, click Move Earlier or Move Later. Each click changes the object's position in the order by one increment.
How do I change a layer in PowerPoint?Click on a single object, or layer, to select it. You can modify its position among the other objects, which act as additional layers of your slide, under the “Drawing” tab on PowerPoint's main control ribbon. From here, click the “Arrange” button.
How do you change the order of light in a presentation?How to change the order of Slides in Presentation?. A. On Slide Sorter View, click on the Soft Slides.. B. On Slide Sorter View, click on the slide and drag to required position.. C. On Slide Thumbnail view, click on the slide and drag to required position.. D. Slides order cannot be changed once it created.. How do you stack slides in PowerPoint?Creating a new stack. Open a PowerPoint presentation.. From the Tools dropdown menu, select "Insert Image Stack…". ... . Within this dialog box you will need to select a series of images for the stack. ... . The selected image file names now appear in the "Stack Files" section of the "Edit Image Stack" dialog box.. |
