Working with Objects > Arranging objects

 

Arranging objects

You can change the stacking order of objects by using the Arrange commands or by cutting and pasting. (The stacking order may not be obvious if the objects do not overlap.) You can integrate an object into a group or clipping path by pasting the object behind or in front of another object within a group or a clipping path. For more information on clipping paths, see Working with clipping paths.

Using the Paste Behind and Paste In Front commands, you can quickly move an object to a specific place in the stacking order—for example by selecting the object behind which or in front of which you want to move the selection.

The Arrange and Paste in Front/Behind commands apply only to selections on the same layer. To rearrange objects by changing their layering, see Using layers.

To change the stacking order of objects:

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Select the object to rearrange:

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Choose Modify > Arrange and choose from the following commands:

Move Forward moves an object forward in a stack.

Bring to Front moves an object to the top of a stack.

Move Backward moves an object backward in a stack.

Send to Back moves an object to the bottom of a stack.

To paste an object in front of or behind another objects:

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Select the object that you want to paste.

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Choose Edit > Cut or Copy.

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Select the object in front of or behind which you'll paste the selection.

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Do one of the following:

Choose Edit > Paste in Front to paste the cut/copied object in front of the selected object.

Choose Edit > Paste Behind to paste the cut/copied object behind the selected object.