Manipulate objects in layers in Word for Mac

Applies To
Word for Microsoft 365 for Mac Word 2024 for Mac Word 2021 for Mac

When you add a text box, shape, or picture to a document, it is placed on an invisible layer. Layers let you stack objects and move them forward or backward. For example, a transparent rectangle can appear either in front of or behind a picture of a hammer.

Try it

  1. On the View menu, click Print Layout.

  2. On the Home tab, under Arrange, click Reorder.
    Publishing Layout View, Home tab, Arrange group

    Note

    If Reorder is not available, make sure that the document contains at least two objects.

  3. Drag the layer forward or backward to place it where you want it, and then click OK.

See also

Align objects