Why is zone index not used in wiki page?

Why is zone index not used in wiki page?

Zone Index affects the order of web parts that are in the same Zone in a web part page, but in a wiki page, this parameter is not applicable because web parts are “inline” with the wikitext in each zone – an index alone would not be sufficient to indicate the proper positioning for the renderer.

Is there only one web part zone in a wiki page?

There is only one web-part zone, and the page is a wiki page. However, I want web-part #1 to appear below web-part #2. Normally, one would do this by changing the “Web-part zone”. However, my property fields are grayed out in edit mode, but I also see that “AllowZoneChange” is marked to true.

How can I enable the zone-index field?

Normally, one would do this by changing the “Web-part zone”. However, my property fields are grayed out in edit mode, but I also see that “AllowZoneChange” is marked to true. How can I enable the zone-index field? What caused the field to be disabled? It is disabled on Wiki pages, because its not really a web part zone, but a rich-text editor.

What happens if there is only one web part zone?

If there is only one web part zone then the options would be grayed out to change the zone, but should show for positioning. What type of page is it? (Wiki, page layout, blank web part zone)

How to move webpart from one zone to another?

On the webpart properties section (which is on the top right of the page) Expand “Layout” section First one Zone selection. If you want to move the webpart to the different zone, select the desired zone The second one is Zone Index. Use this if you want to change the order of webpart. For example you have two or more webpart in one zone.

Can a user change the web parts in the zone?

If set to True, users with appropriate permissions can make changes to the web parts in the zone for all users. If set to False, users cannot make changes to the web parts in the zone in the UI in shared view. But, changes can still be made programmatically and by using the web part Maintenance page.

Why do you need web part zones in SharePoint?

When a page layout includes one or more web part zones, the web part zones are available on all pages that use that layout, which enables authors to insert web parts onto those pages. If you enable authors to insert web parts on pages, you reduce your control over the users’ experience of the site.