Aligning Objects

The Align Objects command in the Arrange menu allows you to align one or more objects with another object, a specified reference point, or the grid.

Aligning Objects With Another Object or Reference Point

Step 1
Select the objects you want to align, then choose Align Objects (Cmd-H) from the Arrange menu.

Step 2
In the dialog that appears, click the Object button to align objects with another object.

• Click Reference Point to align objects with a reference point in the document window.

Step 3
Select a vertical axis option (Left, Center, Right, or None) by clicking the corresponding button.

Step 4
Select a horizontal axis option (Top, Center, Right, or None) by clicking the corresponding button, then click OK.

Step 5
In the graph window, click the object or reference point with which you want the selected objects aligned.

Aligning Objects With the Grid
When you align selected objects with the grid, each object aligns with the closest grid line, depending on the options you set in the Align Objects dialog.

Note: If you want to display the grid while using this option, choose Rulers, Grid & Guides from the Layout menu, click the Show check box under the Grid heading, then click OK.

Step 1
Select the objects you want to align, then choose Align Objects (Cmd-H) from the Arrange menu.

Step 2
In the dialog that appears, click the Grid button to align the objects with the closest grid lines.

Step 3
Select a vertical axis option (Left, Center, Right, or None) by clicking the corresponding button.

Step 4
Select a horizontal axis option (Top Center, Right, or None) by clicking the corresponding button, then click OK.

You are returned to the graph window where the objects you selected are aligned to the closest grid lines.

See also:
Objects, Centering
Objects, Moving

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