When you drag an object, the Status bar shows the change in the object’s x- and y-coordinate position. You can specify the format and precision of this data in the Preferences dialog box. You can make precise positioning easier by turning on the autogrid so that objects you drag snap to preset ruler increments. You can also place alignment guides that objects will snap to in a document. To move an object using the Selection tool:  Position the pointer on the object and drag. If you drag as soon as you press the mouse button, an outline of the object follows the pointer. To see the entire object as you drag, pause after you press the mouse button, and then drag. You can press modifier keys as you drag objects to constrain move- ments and perform other functions. Moving objects using the keyboard:  To move objects left, right, up, or down, press the corresponding arrow key. You can use the modifier keys shown in the following table to move greater dis- tances. You can change the default distances that keyboard keys move objects; see “When moving objects offset” on page 15.224. To Do this Constrain movement to 45 degree increments Press Shift while dragging Copy objects by dragging Mac: Press Option while dragging Windows: Press Alt while dragging Leave a trail of object copies Mac: Press Command + Option while dragging Windows: Press Ctrl + Alt while dragging To move objects Do this 1 pixel to the left, right, up or down Press left, right, up or down keyboard arrow key 10 pixels to the left, right, up or down Mac: Press Option and an arrow key Windows: Press Alt and an arrow key 50 pixels to the left, right, up or down Mac: Press Command and an arrow key Windows: Press Ctrl and an arrow key
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