Aligning objects

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

Before and after alignment applied.

Settings

Settings can be adjusted from the Studio'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 (by marquee drag over or layer selection).

To align objects:

Select multiple objects.
On the Transform Studio, choose Alignment Options.
Set the Align to option, then an Align Horizontally or Align Vertically option.

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.
From the context toolbar, select Show Alignment Handles. When selected, alignment handles are displayed at the centre and edges of the selected object.
Drag the selected object via any alignment handle (centre or edge) to align the object (using a floating guideline) to a page element on the spread. This position can be snapped for accuracy.

Settings

Alignment handles

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