Shape.ZOrder method (Word)
Moves the specified shape in front of or behind other shapes in the collection (that is, changes the shape's position in the z-order).
Syntax
expression.ZOrder (ZOrderCmd)
expression An expression that returns a Shape object.
Parameters
| Name | Required/Optional | Data type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZOrderCmd | Required | MsoZOrderCmd | Specifies where to move the specified shape relative to the other shapes. |
Return value
Nothing
Remarks
Use the ZOrderPosition property to determine a shape's current position in the z-order.
Example
This example adds an oval to the active document and then places the oval as second from the back in the z-order if there is at least one other shape on the document.
With ActiveDocument.Shapes.AddShape(Type:=msoShapeOval, Left:=100, _
Top:=100, Width:=100, Height:=300)
While .ZOrderPosition > 2
.ZOrder msoSendBackward
Wend
End With
See also
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