You can reorder multiple effects applied to an object. Reordering effects changes the sequence in which the effects are applied to the object. This can alter the appearance of the object.
In general, effects that change the interior of an object, such as the Inner Bevel effect, should be applied before effects that change the exterior of the object. For example, apply the Inner Bevel effect before you apply the Outer Bevel, Glow, or Shadow effect.
To reorder effects applied to a selected object:
In the Effect panel, select the effect from the list that you want to move and drag the effect to the desired position in the list.
Effects listed at the top of the list are applied before the effects listed at the bottom of the list.