In Illustrator, you can order layers in different ways. You can create a stack of layers, or you can create a series of layers that are staggered. To order your layers in Illustrator, follow these steps:
- Choose the layer you want to order from the Layers palette.
 - Drag the layer up or down to change its order.
 - To add a new layer to the stack, drag it from the bottom of the Layers palette to the top.