Distributing objects

Objects can be distributed or spaced evenly on the page using the Alignment commands.

Distribution and spacing

The distribution of objects involves setting an even distance between specific points on objects.

Before — Objects before and after distribution

After — Objects before and after distribution

The spacing of objects ensures there is an equal distance between the edges of each selected object.

Before — Objects before and after distribution using set spacing

After — Objects before and after distribution using set spacing

Settings

The following settings can be adjusted from the Alignment pop-up panel. Distribution is always carried out within the selection bounds:

Space Horizontally—evenly distributes the selected objects horizontally.
Space Vertically—evenly distributes the selected objects vertically.
Auto Distribute—when selected (default), the objects are distributed evenly within the selection bounds. If this option is off, a specified distance between objects can be set adjacent to the Auto Distribute option.

To distribute or space objects:

Select multiple objects.
On the Toolbar, click Alignment, set your options from the pop-up panel, and then click Done.

SEE ALSO:

Aligning objects