Instead of using the z-index you can try setting a negative top margin for this div, say #header_bottom {margin-top: -1;}. Try experimenting with the numbers.
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Hello, I would like to know how to use the z-index property of css. I tried simply setting the z-index of a div to a value but nothing seems to be happening, so I'm guessing there's a specific way to do it.
An example of what I'm trying to do is here...http://www.studios29.com/cantaflor
I have a div right between my header and my content (nav is inside it), that is called header_bottom and holds the gradient image that you can see right below the header. I want my nav to be on top of that div.
Thank You.

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