Align and distribute
Line several objects up on an edge or a centre, and even out the gaps between them.
Align puts selected objects on a shared edge or center line. Distribute makes the gaps between selected objects equal or sets them to an exact value.
Align in the multi-selection tools
How to use
- Select two or more objects and choose Align from the quick tools bar.
- Under Horizontal, align left edges, centres, or right edges. Under Vertical, align tops, middles, or bottoms.
- Under Distribute, pick an axis. The palette then asks how, rather than guessing.
- Choose Even spacing to share the room the outermost objects already span, or Set spacing to type an exact gap between each.
Tips
- Use Align for cabinets, fixtures, labels, or details that should share a clean edge or center line.
- Use Even spacing to tidy an existing row while keeping its overall span.
- Use Set spacing when a repeated gap must match a requirement, such as stud, light, or shelf spacing.