Spacing objects

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

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 the modifier. 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.

Spacing objects using key objects
A targeted key object (A) used to set spacing horizontally from the rightmost item (B; with modifier applied) or the leftmost item (C).
To space objects:
  1. Select multiple objects.
  2. Do one of the following:
    • Left Align Tap Alignment, then tap Space Horizontally or Space Vertically from the pop-up menu.
    • Transform panel Space Horizontally Space Vertically On the Transform panel, tap Alignment Options, then tap Space Horizontally or Space Vertically. Set the Align to option to a position within the selection or the page/spread around which to align the objects.

      With Auto Distribute selected (default), the objects are spaced evenly within the selection bounds. If this option is off, a specified distance between objects can be set in an input box adjacent to the option.
To target a key object to space in relation to:
  1. Select multiple objects.
  2. With the modifier pressed, tap the target object. The key object will then possess a strong outline.
To space objects using a key object:
  1. Ensure a key object is targeted as above.
  2. Left Align To space in relation to the leftmost object: select Space Horizontally or Space Vertically from the Alignment menu.
  3. To space in relation to the rightmost object, do one of the following:
    • Left Align Long press and release when selecting Space Horizontally or Space Vertically from the Alignment menu.
    • With the modifier applied using the hardware keyboard or Command Controller, select either of the above space options on the same menu.

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