CorelDRAW Shortcut Keys to Bring Objects Forward

Managing object stacking order is essential for creating complex vector layouts in CorelDRAW. This guide details the essential keyboard shortcuts used to bring objects forward, either one step at a time or straight to the very front of your design, allowing you to streamline your workflow and organize elements efficiently without opening context menus.

1. Bring Forward (One Step)

To move a selected object forward by one level in the stacking order:

  • Shortcut: Ctrl + Page Up

Pressing this shortcut moves the active object in front of the object directly above it in the layer stack. You can press it repeatedly to move the selection upward step by step.

2. Bring to Front of Layer

To instantly move an object to the very top of the current layer's stacking order:

  • Shortcut: Shift + Page Up

This places the selected element above all other objects within the active layer, ensuring it is fully visible.

3. Alternative: Using the Menu

If you prefer using the mouse or need advanced placement options:

  1. Select the object you want to reposition.
  2. Go to the top menu and click Object > Order.
  3. Choose Forward One (Ctrl + Page Up), To Front of Page (Shift + Page Up), or In Front Of... to click and specify a particular reference object.