Graphics Programs Reference
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4.
Choose Select > Deselect.
Distributing objects
Distributing objects using the Align panel enables you to select multiple objects and to
distribute the spacing between those objects equally. Next, you will make the spacing
between the orange shapes even, using a distribution method.
1.
Select the Selection tool ( ) in the Tools panel. Choose Select > RobotMouth, to
reselect all of the orange shapes.
2.
Click the Horizontal Distribute Center button ( ) in the Control panel.
Note
Using the Horizontal or Vertical Distribute Center buttons distributes the
spacing equally between the
centers
of the objects. If the selected objects
are not the same size, unexpected results may occur.
Distributing moves all of the orange shapes so that the spacing between the
center
of each of
them is equal.
3.
Choose Edit > Undo Align, and then choose Select > Deselect.
4.
Choose View > Zoom In, twice, to zoom in to the orange shapes.
5.
With the Selection tool selected, hold down the Shift key and drag the rightmost orange
shape slightly to the left. Stop dragging just before the shape touches the orange shape
to its left. Release the mouse button and then the key.
The Shift key keeps the shape aligned vertically with the other shapes.
