Using Layers > Using the Layers palette > Changing the stacking order of layers
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Changing the stacking order of layers


The stacking order determines whether a layer appears in front of or behind other layers.

To change the order of a layer:

1 In the Layers palette, select the layer that you want to move.

2 Choose Layer > Arrange, and choose an option from the submenu to arrange the layer:
  • Bring to Front to make the layer the topmost layer.
  • Bring Forward to move the layer one level up in the stacking order.
  • Send Backward to move the layer one level down in the stacking order.
  • Send to Back to make the layer the bottommost layer in the image (except for the background).

    • To change the order of layers by dragging:

    1 In the Layers palette, select the layer that you want to move.

    2 Drag the layer up or down in the Layers palette. When the highlighted line appears in the desired position, release the mouse button.

    Original image
    Zebra layer dragged below lion layer

    Note: By default, the background cannot be moved from the bottom of the layer list. To move the background, first convert it to a layer. (See Adding layers.)

    Using Layers > Using the Layers palette > Changing the stacking order of layers