Aligning objects

Objects can be aligned on the page accurately using the Transform panel or to other page elements using alignment handles.

Before and after alignment applied.

Settings

Settings can be adjusted from the panel's Alignment Options:

Align to—the pop-up menu sets the alignment criteria for the operation. For example, you can align in relation to Selection Bounds, page Spread, page Margin or the first or last object selected during a multiple selection (using a marquee or layer selection).

To align objects:

Select multiple objects.
On the Transform panel, tap Alignment Options.
Tap an Align Horizontally or Align Vertically option.
Set the Align to option to a position within the selection or the page/spread around which to align the objects.

You can align in relation to a key object, designated by tapping on an object to align to with the modifier pressed on the Command Controller (the key object is identified with a strong blue outline):

Alignment handles

When enabled, alignment handles appear as you drag objects, allowing you to place them precisely by lining them up in accordance with other objects in your document. Alignment handles are especially useful for aligning the edges or centres of multiple selected objects to another page object or guide.

To add alignment handles to a selection:

With an object (or objects) selected, select the Move Tool.
On the context toolbar, tap Move Options, then select Alignment Handles. When this option is selected, alignment handles are displayed at the horizontal and vertical centres and the edges of the selection.
Drag the selection via any alignment handle (centre or edge) to align it, using a floating guideline, to an element of your design. This position can be snapped for accuracy.

Settings

Alignment handles

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