deselecting it) to adjust the offset distance and direction and then
repeat the Duplicate command to make more evenly-spaced copies.
You can change the Duplicate commands preset offset values; see
When duplicating objects offset on page 15.224.
To duplicate and space copies evenly
1
Select one or more vector, text, paint, or group objects to copy.
2
Choose Edit > Duplicate. Canvas duplicates the selection and
offsets the copy a preset distance from the original.
3
The copy must remain selected as you drag it or use the key-
board arrow keys to move it into position. The new position estab-
lishes the offset distance and direction from the original selection.
4
Choose Edit > Duplicate again. Canvas creates the next copy
using the offset defined from the original selection to the first copy.
Repeat this step to create additional evenly-spaced copies.
Duplicating objects with the mouse
You can duplicate an object by pressing a modifier key as you drag
the object. When an object is selected, you can press a modifier key
to duplicate and resize it as you drag a handle. In Freeform mode,
you can press a modifier key to duplicate while rotating or skewing
an object.
To duplicate objects by dragging: Select the objects you want
to duplicate. Press Option (Mac) or Ctrl (Windows) as you drag the
objects.
To make multiple copies while dragging: Select the objects
you want to duplicate. Press Option+Command (Mac) or Ctrl+Alt
(Windows) as you drag the objects.
To duplicate while resizing
1
Select an object to duplicate.
2
Begin to drag a handle on the objects bounding box to the size
you want the duplicate to be.
3
As you drag, press and hold Option (Mac) or Ctrl (Windows).
When you release the mouse button and the modifier key, the dupli-
cate object appears in front of the original.
Duplicated objects are offset a
preset amount (gray circles). By
moving the first copy and
repeating Duplicate, you can
set a custom offset distance
and direction (orange circles).
Original
1
2
3
1
2
3
1st duplicate
Original
2nd duplicate
Canvas offsets and stacks
duplicates, placing the new-
est copy in front of the stack.