Aligning objects with the T-squares

Aligning objects with the T-squares

Use the T-squares — movable horizontal and vertical guide lines — to help you align objects in Layout mode. An object's left or right boundary, top or bottom boundary, or center “snaps” to the T-square lines as you drag the object.

To

In Layout mode, do this

Show or hide the T-squares

Choose View menu > T-Squares. To hide it, choose T-Squares again.

Reposition the T-squares

Using the Selection tool , move either the horizontal or vertical T-square line.

Override the T-squares' snap-to effect

Press Alt (Windows) or Command (Mac OS) as you drag an object.

Related topics

Selecting and working with objects on a layout

Aligning or distributing objects

To	In Layout mode, do this
Show or hide the T-squares	Choose View menu > T-Squares. To hide it, choose T-Squares again.
Reposition the T-squares	Using the Selection tool , move either the horizontal or vertical T-square line.
Override the T-squares' snap-to effect	Press Alt (Windows) or Command (Mac OS) as you drag an object.

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