Distributing/spacing objects

Objects can be distributed or spaced evenly within object selection bounds using alignment commands.

Distributing

The distribution of objects involves setting an equal distance between object centres.

Distributed objects
Objects before and after distribution.

Spacing

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

Spacing objects
Objects before and after spacing.

Spacing using key objects

Instead of spacing being calculated between selection bounds, you can control spacing in relation to any targeted key object in the current object selection. This targeting is done using an -click on the target object. By keeping this modifier active after targeting, you can set the overall spacing based on the spacing between the key object and the rightmost object in the selection. Without the modifier applied, the spacing is based on the spacing used between the key object and the leftmost object.

Instead of spacing being calculated between selection bounds, you can control spacing in relation to any targeted key object in the current object selection. This targeting is done using an -click on the target object. By then holding the after targeting, you can set the overall spacing based on the spacing between the key object and the rightmost object in the selection. Without holding this key, the spacing is based on the spacing used between the key object and the leftmost object.
Spacing objects using key objects
A targeted key object (A) used to set spacing horizontally from the rightmost object (B) or the leftmost object (C).
To distribute or space objects (by menu):
  1. Select multiple objects.
  2. From the Layer menu's Alignment submenu, select a Space or Distribute option.
Alignment Space Horizontally Space Vertically To space objects (by Toolbar):
  1. Select multiple objects.
  2. On the Toolbar, click Alignment, click Space Horizontally or Space Vertically from the pop-up panel, and then click Apply.
To target a key object to space in relation to:
  1. Select multiple objects.
  2. With the pressed, click the target object. A selected key object possesses a strong outline.
To space objects using a key object:
  1. Ensure a key object is targeted as above.
  2. To space in relation to the leftmost object: select Space Horizontally or Space Vertically from the Toolbar's Alignment menu.
  3. To space in relation to the rightmost object: with the pressed, select Space Horizontally or Space Vertically from the Toolbar's Alignment menu.
  4. To space in relation to the rightmost object: with the pressed, select Space Horizontally or Space Vertically from the Toolbar's Alignment menu.

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