Operation Manual

Working with Graphics, Animation, and Multimedia 63
Manipulating objects
You already know how to select, move, resize, and group objects. Here
are some additional tricks you can carry out on selected objects. You
might try them out on your sample photo and box graphics!
♦ Use the
Rotate tool to rotate an object around its top left
handle. Select the object, then drag one of its handles. (To switch
quickly to the Rotate tool, position the cursor over an object’s
handle and press the Alt key.)
♦ Use the
Crop tool to crop (or trim) objects. Select the object,
then drag one of its handles inward. You can also overlap a shape
on the object, select both objects, and use Tools/Crop to Shape
♦ To constrain the movement of an object to horizontal or vertical,
use the keyboard arrow keys to nudge the selection up, down, left,
or right. Alternatively, hold down the Shift key after you begin
dragging the object. To draw a shape with constrained
dimensions—for example, a square or circle—hold down the Shift
key while drawing or resizing it.
♦ To add more than one object to a selection, hold down the Shift
key while selecting additional objects. This is handy for moving a
cluster of objects while keeping them aligned with each other.
♦ To duplicate an object, select it, then press and hold the Ctrl key
and drag out a copy.
♦ Use the WebPlus layout tools—including rulers, guides, the dot
grid, and the Snapping button—to position and align items with
precision for a professional appearance.