z-order en · NOUN
Etymology
From z- + order, analogous to z-axis.
Meanings
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The order in which objects should be drawn in order to display correctly.
When you click on a window it is brought to the top of the z-order so that you can see it.
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A property of a graphical object that indicates its position in the z-order.
To get the rectangle to hide some of the text, make its z-order higher.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Z-order | alternative | lexicographic | |
| z-orders | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Synonyms
z-index (a property of a graphical object)