Working with Objects > Moving objects

 

Moving objects

You can move selected objects by dragging, pressing an arrow key, or by using the Transform panel.

When moving an object with the arrow keys, you can specify the distance it moves each time you press an arrow key.

To specify the distance an object moves when you press an arrow key:

1

Choose Modify > Cursor Distance.

2

Enter a value in the Arrow Key Distance text box. Values are in the document's current unit of measure. In points, the value can range from 1 to 864.

3

To specify the distance a selected object moves when you press Shift and an arrow key, enter a value in the Shift+Arrow Key Distance text box. This value can also range from 1 to 864 points.

To move a selected object, do one of the following:

Drag the selection to a new location. Press Control (Windows) or Command (Macintosh) to switch to the Pointer tool if another tool is selected.

Move the selection by pressing the corresponding arrow key or by pressing Shift and an arrow key.

To move selected objects using the Transform panel:

1

Choose Modify > Transform > Move.

2

Enter a positive value in the X text box to move the object to the right or a negative value to move it to the left.

3

Enter a positive value in the Y text box to move the selection up or a negative value to move it down.

For information on using the Transform panel, see Transforming objects.