Aligning Objects

There are various ways to align objects.

How to Align Multiple Objects in Relation to One of the Objects

You can align objects so that the left, right, top, or bottom border of each is at the same location on the frame. The alignment is based on the border of the first object that you select.

1. Open a frame to which you have added objects.
2. Click the object that you want to use as the basis for aligning the other objects.
3. Hold down the CTRL key and click the other objects on the frame that you want to align.

4. Do one of the following, depending on the part of the user interface you are using:

   • Ribbon Select the Home ribbon and choose one of the following:

     	Horizontally aligns the objects so the left border is at the same location.
     	Horizontally aligns the objects so the right border is at the same location.
     	Vertically aligns the objects so the top border is at the same location.
     	Vertically aligns the objects so the bottom border is at the same location.
     	Resizes the width of the selected objects so that they are all the same. The resizing is based on the width of the first object that you select.
     	Resizes the height of the selected objects so that they are all the same. The resizing is based on the height of the first object that you select.
     	Resizes the width and height of the selected objects so that they are all the same. The resizing is based on the width and height of the first object that you select.
     	Vertically aligns the selected objects so that the center of each is at the same location. The alignment is based on the center of the first object that you select.
     	Horizontally aligns the selected objects so that the middle of each is at the same location. The alignment is based on the middle of the first object that you select.

     Note These options are not available for polyline shapes.

   • Right-Click Right-click the object and from the context menu select Make Same, then select one of the following:
     • Align Left Horizontally aligns the objects so the left border is at the same location.
     • Align Right Horizontally aligns the objects so the right border is at the same location.
     • Align Top Vertically aligns the objects so the top border is at the same location.
     • Align Bottom Vertically aligns the objects so the bottom border is at the same location.
     • Same Width Resizes the width of the selected objects so that they are all the same. The resizing is based on the width of the first object that you select.
     • Same Height Resizes the height of the selected objects so that they are all the same. The resizing is based on the height of the first object that you select.
     • Same Size Resizes the width and height of the selected objects so that they are all the same. The resizing is based on the width and height of the first object that you select.
     • Align Center Vertically aligns the selected objects so that the center of each is at the same location. The alignment is based on the center of the first object that you select.

     • Align Middle Horizontally aligns the selected objects so that the middle of each is at the same location. The alignment is based on the middle of the first object that you select.

       Note These options are not available for polyline shapes.

5. Click to save your work.

How to Align Objects on the Canvas

You can align objects so that they are centered on the canvas vertically, horizontally, or both.

1. Open a frame to which you have added objects.
2. Click on the object(s) that you want to align on the canvas. To select multiple objects, hold down the CTRL key and click the objects.

3. Select the Home ribbon and choose one of the following:

   	Centers the selected object(s) both vertically and horizontally on the canvas.
   	Centers the selected object(s) vertically on the canvas.
   	Centers the selected object(s) horizontally on the canvas.

4. Click to save your work.

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