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# Setting the Layer Display Order on the Map

The order of layers on the map determines how they are drawn on top of one another. The layer at the bottom of the stack is rendered first, followed by the one just above it, and so on up to the topmost layer, which is drawn last.

This order is important because it affects layer visibility based on their transparency or type. For example:

* A raster layer at the top of the stack may hide layers below it.
* A polygon layer may occlude point or line layers if it is drawn after them.

**To change the layer order on the map:**

1. Activate the tool by clicking <img src="/files/xbROPWSWQ7byF5ppttDK" alt="" data-size="line"> **Layer Order**.
2. In the **Layer Order** window, select the layer to move by clicking its name or <img src="/files/T4jKj0GpEJKI64HHOywA" alt="" data-size="line">.
3. Drag the layer to the desired position and drop it.

The map automatically updates to reflect the new order.