Move Objects

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There are several ways to move objects on the page and to move them from one page to another.  

 

Move one object with the mouse 

• Press and hold down the left mouse button over an object. 
• Drag and drop the object to the new location. 

 

Move multiple objects with the mouse 

• Select the objects. Remember to hold down the Shift key when you select more than one object. 
• Press and hold down the left mouse button over one of the objects. 
• Drag and drop the objects to the new location. 

 

Move objects to a specific position numerically  

• Right click over the object and choose Properties from the Selected Object Menu. 
• This opens the Object Properties dialog. See the end of this chapter for a complete description of all the sections in the Object Properties dialog. 
• In the General Section, check the Lock Object Size checkbox.  

  

 

• Enter the new position in the Left and Top fields. Do not enter a Right or Bottom position. These are done automatically depending on the size of the object and the page. 
• Now un-check the Lock Object Size checkbox.  
• Click OK to close the Object Properties dialog. 

 

 

Nudge objects one pixel at a time

• Select one or more objects.
• Use the up, down, left, or right arrow keys on the keyboard to nudge the object one pixel at a time.
• Press and hold one of the arrow keys to continuously move the object.
• Nudge objects ten pixels at a time
• Select one or more objects.
• Hold down the Shift key.
• Use the up, down, left, or right arrow keys on the keyboard to nudge the object ten pixels at a time.
• Press and hold one of the arrow keys to continuously move the object.

 

 

Constrain movements to horizontal or vertical

• Select one or more objects.
• Press and hold down the Shift key.
• Click on an object and drag it horizontally or vertically.
•  To change directions, release the Shift key, press again and drag the object.