Bring shape to back

[IanCockcroft]

Hi guys,

i am trying to format a shape and push it back so i can put a label on  top of it. But it doesnt work.

I resently upgraded. could it be a bug or is there another way of doing it?

Basically I want a background for a number of labels to show that they are related.

(edit: i grouped the objects together, much more efficient. But the question about Bringing to back or front remains)

thanks guys

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[AllisonKennedy · Accepted solution]

@IanCockcroft Also appears to be a known issue: https://community.powerbi.com/t5/Issues/Maintain-layer-order-and-the-Format-Menu/idi-p/1499531

[AllisonKennedy]

@IanCockcroft  When you say it didn't work I assume you have tried this option in the format tab? 

UPDATE: It's a known issue in November release that is due to be fixed in December release. For now, you can use selection pane to change ordering and it still works that way. https://community.powerbi.com/t5/Issues/Maintain-layer-order-and-the-Format-Menu/idi-p/1499531

The layering doesn't work as well when you're in edit mode, but if you publish to web service it should respect the layering and let you select the label on top. 

If that doesn't help, can you provide image of the problem? I'm not sure I've understood you correctly. 

[IanCockcroft]

Hi ALlison,  yes.

what I usually do is put a rectengle on a report and use format to send it to the back. Then put my cards on it. the cards will be in front.

this doesnt seem to work anymore.