User Guide

Chapter 3: Objects And Attributes
exact coordinates.
When you drag an object, the Properties bar and Status bar shows the change in the object’s X/Y
position.
Make precise positioning easier by turning on the autogrid so that objects you drag snap to preset
ruler increments. You can also place alignment guides that objects will snap to in a document.
To move an object using the Selection tool:
Position the pointer on the object and drag. If you drag as soon as you press the mouse, an outline
of the object follows the pointer. To see the entire object as you drag, pause after you press the
mouse button, and then drag.
Press modifier keys as you drag objects to constrain movements and perform other functions.
To Do this
Constrain movement to 45° increments Press Shift while dragging
Copy objects by dragging Press Alt while dragging
Leave a trail of object copies Press Ctrl + Alt while dragging
To move objects using the arrow keys:
To move objects left, right, up, or down, press the corresponding arrow key. Use the modifier
keys shown in the following table to move greater distances.
You can change the default distances that keyboard keys move objects (see "Setting
preferences" on page 97).
To move objects Do this
1 pixel to the left, right, up or down Press an arrow key
10 pixels to the left, right, up or down Press Alt and an arrow key
50 pixels to the left, right, up or down Press Ctrl and an arrow key
To move objects a specified distance:
Use the Move command to specify distance and direction.
You can specify angular movement in 0.01° increments.
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