Stacking objects

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

Drawn lines and shapes always appear below groups and symbols on the stack. To move them up the stack, you must group them or make them into symbols. You can change the stacking order of objects at any time.

Layers also affect the stacking order. Everything on Layer 2 appears on top of everything on Layer 1, and so on. To change the order of layers, drag the layer name in the Timeline to a new position. See Using layers.

To change the stacking order of an object:

Select the object.
Use one of the following commands:
- 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 group is selected, the groups move in front of or behind all unselected groups, while maintaining their order relative to each other.