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Aligning and distributing objects vertically and horizontally


    The Align palette enables you to align selected objects along the axis you specify. You can align objects along the vertical axis, using the rightmost, center, or leftmost anchor point of the selected objects. Or you can align objects along the horizontal axis, using the topmost, center, and bottommost anchor points of the selected objects.

    Note: Paragraph alignment of point type overrides the Align Objects options. (See Specifying alignment options.)

    You can also distribute objects evenly along the horizontal axis or vertical axis.

    In addition, you can distribute the space between objects evenly, both horizontally and vertically.

To align or distribute objects:

  1. Select the objects to align or distribute.
  2. Choose Window > Align.
  3. In the Align palette, you see the Align Objects and Distribute Objects options. If you don't see the Distribute Spacing options, choose Show Options from the pop-up menu in the Align palette.

  4. Click the object to which you want the other objects to align.
  5. Click the button for the type of alignment or distribution you want.