Apple Numbers '08 - Manual (Page 152)

152 Chapter 8 Working with Shapes, Graphics, and Other Objects
Middle: Moves objects vertically so that their centers align horizontally to the first
object you select.
Bottom: Positions objects so that their bottom edges align horizontally to the first
object you select.
You can also align objects relative to one another by dragging them and using
alignment guides to determine when the objects are correctly positioned. See “Using
Alignment Guides” for more information.
Spacing Objects Evenly on a Page
You can quickly place an equal amount of space between objects, regardless of their
size.
To space objects evenly:
1 Select the objects.
2 Choose Arrange > Distribute Objects, and then choose an option from the submenu.
Horizontally: Adjusts the horizontal spacing between objects.
Vertically: Adjusts the vertical spacing between objects.
Using Alignment Guides
You can turn on alignment guides to help you align objects on a sheet.
Alignment guides will appear when the center or edge of an object aligns with the
center or edge of another object, depending upon your preferences.
Alignment guides aren’t visible when you print your spreadsheet; they are visible only
when you’re editing a spreadsheet.
To set up alignment guides:
1 Choose Numbers > Preferences, and then click General.
2 To show or hide guides when an object’s center aligns with another object, select or
deselect “Show guides at object center.”
3 To show or hide guides when an object’s edges align with another object, select or
deselect “Show guides at object edges.”
4 To change the color of alignment guides, click the color well and select a color in the
Colors window.
Alignment guide settings apply to all spreadsheets viewed in Numbers until you
change the settings again.
To temporarily hide alignment guides, hold down the Command key while you drag an
object.
You can also create your own alignment guides to help you place objects.