MACROMEDIA FIREWORKS 2, Use Manual

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Arranging objects on a layer
Arranging objects on the same layer
Use the Arrange commands to change the stacking
order of objects. However, you may not see the change in
the stacking order if the objects are not overlapping.
Using layers
Layers divide a Fireworks document into discrete
planes, as though the graphic components were drawn
on separate tracing paper overlays. Each object in a
graphic resides on a layer. Create all layers before you
draw, or add layers as needed.
Only objects on visible, unlocked layers are editable. The
canvas is below all other layers, but it is not actually a
layer. Change the canvas color by choosing Modify >
Document > Canvas Color and then selecting a different
canvas color.
The name of the active layer is highlighted. Drawn,
imported, or pasted objects initially reside on the active
layer.
To Do this
Move an object
forward on the
same layer Select the object and choose
Modify > Arrange > Bring
Forward.
Move an object
to the front of
a layer Select the object and choose
Modify > Arrange > Bring to
Front.
Move an object
backward on
the same layer Select the object and choose
Modify > Arrange > Send
Backward.
Move an object
to the back of
a layer Select the object and choose
Modify > Arrange > Send to
Back.
Choose a different frame.
Add, duplicate, rename,
and delete layers. Hide
and show layers. Lock
and unlock layers.
Show or hide a layer.
Lock or unlock a layer.
View and rearrange the
stacking order of layers.
Layers panel