This is a new element created by Netscape that allows an author to define precisely positioned 2-dimensional layout consisting of overlapping layers of transparent or solid content on a web page.
Layers can have a stacking order that allows a virtual third z-dimension to be defined.
Using this, layers can appear on top of other layers. Layers can be nested and moved in a dynamic fashion via scripting. See it now. FREE UMS Sign up for ZDNet's FREE integrated messaging service. Reviews ZDNet delivers more news and reviews covering the latest technology than ever before.