Order (Z-Order)
Controls the stacking order (Z-order) of shapes on the slide — which shape appears in front of or behind others. Extends the standard PowerPoint commands with useful additional functions.
Standard Z-Order
The familiar PowerPoint commands directly in the Ribbon:
| Function | Description |
|---|---|
| Bring to Front | Bring the shape all the way to the front |
| Bring Forward | Move the shape one position forward |
| Send to Back | Send the shape all the way to the back |
| Send Backward | Move the shape one position backward |
Swap Order
| Icon | Function |
|---|---|
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Swap order — swaps the Z-order of exactly two selected shapes. The shape that was in front moves to the back, and vice versa. |
Swap Shapes (Position)
| Icon | Function |
|---|---|
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Swap shapes — swaps the position of exactly two selected shapes. Both shapes retain their size, but their center points are exchanged. |
Swap vs. Swap Order
Swap order changes only the stacking order (which is on top), the position stays the same. Swap shapes changes the position on the slide, the Z-order stays the same.
Sort by Size
Sorts all selected shapes by their area and stacks them accordingly:
| Function | Description |
|---|---|
| Largest to back | Largest shape sent to background, smallest to foreground — ideal for overlapping diagrams |
| Smallest to back | Smallest shape sent to background |