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A layer is a container in a Web page that holds page elements, such as text and graphics. Layers can be used to create animations, flyout menus, or page layouts.

You can overlap, nest, and show or hide layers on a page. You can also animate layers by using Behaviors, which add script to any element in a page.

In FrontPage 2003, a layer is defined as an absolutely positioned DIVISION. A layer can be viewed in browsers that support HTML 3.2 and later (for instance, Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.0 or later, or Netscape Navigator 4 or later).

You can create layers using the Insert menu, and move layers by clicking and dragging them. You can also fine-tune the exact placement and stacking order of layers by using the Layers task pane (task pane: A window within an Office application that provides commonly used commands. Its location and small size allow you to use these commands while still working on your files.).

Note  Layers were introduced with Netscape 4.0. Although a layer is called the DIVISION element and is represented by the <div> tag, the term "layer" has persisted.

How-to information    Find links to information about adding, deleting, or modifying layers in the See Also box, which is visible when you are connected to the Internet.