Move a group or an individual element

Move a group by using a mouse, a keyboard, or by changing its properties.
  • Select a group or an element on the screen or in the Graphic Explorer.
    • By mouse:
      • Drag and drop the group or an element in a desired location
    • By keyboard:
      • Use the arrow keys to move the object to a desired position.
        Tips:
        • To move the group 1 pixel, press an arrow key in the preferred direction.
        • To move the group 10 pixels at a time, press
          Shift
          + an arrow key.
          • By changing properties:
            • On the
              Properties
              tab, expand the
              Position and Size
              category
            • Enter any positive number in the X and y properties:
              • X
                . Specifies the horizontal coordinate, in pixels, from the upper left corner of screen to the upper left corner of a graphic element or group with no rotation. If the graphic element or group is rotated, the X property value does not change.
              • Y
                . Specifies the vertical coordinate, in pixels, from the upper left corner of screen to the upper left corner of a graphic element or group with no rotation. If the graphic element or group is rotated, the Y property value does not change.
                Tips:
                The green lines that appear when you move a group using the mouse are called Smart Guides. Use Smart Guides to help position a group on the screen with precision. Smart Guides do not appear when you use the keyboard or the X and Y properties to move a group.
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