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Aligning and distributing layers in space


    Use the Align palette to line up or evenly space selected layers across a composition. You can align or distribute layers along the vertical or horizontal axes of selected objects.

    When you align and distribute selected layers, keep the following in mind:

    • An alignment option aligns selected layers to the object that most closely represents the new alignment. For example, for right-edge alignment, all selected layers align to the selected object that is farthest to the right.
    • A distribution option evenly spaces selected layers between the two most extreme layers. For example, for a vertical distribution option, the selected layers are distributed between the highest and lowest selected objects.
    • When you distribute layers of different sizes, the spaces between layers may not be uniform. For example, distributing layers by their centers will create equal space between the centers--but different-sized layers will extend by different amounts into the space between layers.
    • Locked layers cannot be moved by alignment or distribution options.
    • Text alignment is not affected by the Align palette. For information on aligning Basic Text, see Basic Text.

To align or distribute layers:

  1. Select the layers you want to align or distribute.
  2. Note: To align, you must select two or more layers; to distribute, you must select three or more layers.

  3. Choose Window > Align & Distribute.
  4. In the Align palette, click the icon representing the type of alignment or distribution you want.