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Aligning Objects

Alignment refers to how objects are positioned relative to one another or relative to the template or region of the template. When you align two or more objects in a group, the master selected object specifies the positioning of the secondary selected objects, which are aligned in relationship to it. For more information, refer to Master Selected Object.

Alignment options vary depending on the number of objects selected.

Alignment Options

1 Object Selected

2 or More Objects Selected

3 or More Objects Selected

Align the objects horizontally or vertically in relationship to the template or region of the template.

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X

Align the objects horizontally or vertically in relationship to each other.

 

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X

Align the objects so that they are spaced an equal distance apart from each other, either horizontally or vertically.

 

 

X

ClosedTo align one or more objects

  1. Click the object that you want to align to select it; if more than one object needs to be aligned, press and hold the Shift or Ctrl key as you click each object that you want to align.

  2. On the Arrange menu, click Align to open the Align dialog. Alternatively, right-click the object, point to Arrange, and then click Align. You can also click the option that you want on the arrange toolbar.

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