Grouping objects

Grouped objects are treated as a single unit. You can group any number of objects. You can then move or transform the objects without affecting their positions relative to one another or their attributes. For example, you might group the objects in a navigator bar design so that you can move and scale the navigator bar as one unit.

Groups have these properties:

• Groups can be nested--that is, they can be grouped within other objects or groups to form larger groups.
• New groups are at the top of the stacking order.

To group or ungroup objects:

1. Select the objects to be grouped or ungrouped. For information on how to select groups, see Selecting objects.
2. Choose Object > Group, or Object > Ungroup.

To select objects within a group:

1. Select the subgroup selection tool , and click the subgroup or object you want to select.
2. Click the same place again to select successive subgroups, until the subgroup or individual object you want is selected.

Selection handles appear on subgroups and objects as they are selected. A thick border appears around the group or subgroup to which the selected subgroup or object belongs.