Changing the stacking order of objects with the Timeline window

The stacking order refers to the front-to-back order of objects in the composition. New objects are created in front of older objects. The order of objects in the object hierarchy panel of the Timeline window reflects the stacking order of the objects in the composition. That is, the frontmost object in the Composition window is the topmost object in the Timeline window. You can change the stacking order of objects by dragging them to a new level in the object hierarchy panel.

You can also change the stacking order of objects by using the Arrange commands. (See Stacking objects.)

To change the stacking order of a timeline by dragging:

In the Timeline window, drag the object's name to another level. You can select multiple objects by dragging a selection box around their names. (You can move objects that are hidden or shy; you cannot move objects that are locked.)

An indicator bar shows where the dragged object will be placed in relation to other objects in the Timeline window.