Move a text box forward or backward

If text boxes are stacked on top of each other, you can move a text box forward (top) or backward (bottom). Perform the following to move a shape forward or backward:
1. Click to select the text box that you need to move forward or backward.
2. Under Drawing Tools, on the Format tab, in the Arrange group, do one of the following:

• Send the text box one step closer to the front: Click the DOWN ARROW in the Bring to Front command and click Bring Forward. 
• Send the text box to the front: Click Bring to Front. 
• Send the text box one step towards the back: Click the DOWN ARROW in the Send to Back and click Send Backward. 
• Send the text box to the back: Click Send to Back.