z-index

Description

Sets the stacking order of positioned elements.
Higher numbers are rendered on top or closer to the user.
So called after the depth dimension axis 'z'; as in x, y and z.

Example

 #ontop{
  position absolute; top:0; left:0; z-index:5;
}
#below{
  position:absolute; top:0; left:0; z-index:1;
}

Values

integer or auto

Default value

auto

Introduced in CSS version

2.1

Applies to elements

Positioned elements

Inherited

No

Browser Support

Browsers	IE	Firefox	Safari	Opera	Chrome
Versions	full 8, part 5	1	1	6	0.2

See the full list CSS properties and browser support: CSS Properties