Moving, aligning, and distributing objects, Move objects – Adobe Illustrator CS3 User Manual
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Hold down Alt (Windows) or Option (Mac OS) as you choose Object > Expand to expand a gradient using the
settings last entered in the Expand dialog box.
Moving, aligning, and distributing objects
Move objects
You can move objects by dragging them with specific tools, by using the arrow keys on the keyboard, or by entering
precise values in a panel or dialog box.
You can use snapping to help you position objects as you move them. For example, you can snap the pointer to guides
and anchor points and snap object boundaries to gridlines. You can also use the Align panel to position objects in
relation to each other.
You can then use the Shift key to constrain the movement of one or more objects so that they move in a precise
horizontal, vertical, or diagonal direction relative to the current orientation of the x and y axes. You can also use the
Shift key to rotate objects in multiples of 45˚.
Hold down Shift while dragging or drawing to limit movement to the nearest 45˚ angle.
See also
“Transform panel overview” on page 220
Move or duplicate an object by pasting
1
Select one or more objects.
2
Choose Edit > Cut to move the selection or Edit > Copy to duplicate the selection.
3
To paste an object into another file, open the file. (To paste between layers, see “Pasting objects between layers”
4
Choose one of the following commands:
Edit
>
Paste
Pastes the object into the center of the active window.
Edit
> Paste In Front
Pastes the object directly in front of the selected object.
Edit
> Paste In Back
Pastes the object directly in back of the selected object.
Move an object by dragging
1
Select one or more objects.