Aligning Objects with Each Other

When multiple objects are selected they are repositioned relative to the last selected object, which does not move. The Align Selected Objects dialog shown here has more fields than the Align to Grid dialog but it's just as simple to use.

In this example the horizontal centrepoint of each of the first selected objects would align to the centre the last selected object which does not move.

1) Select objects to move

2) Select object to align to

3) After using Align tool

 

When using the Align tool it is normally a good idea to drag a selection rectangle around the objects you want to move, then hold down the Shift key and click once on the object you want to align them to.  It is the Last selected object that remains stationary.

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Aligning Objects to the Grid