Moving Objects Numerically

You can use the Move tab of the Transform dialog box to precisely move an object to a specific place or a certain distance from its current position. On the Arrange menu, point to Transform and choose Move.

You numerically move an object by selecting an object and entering either the distance to move it, or the position to which you want to move it. Designer displays a preview of the movement as a rectangular outline.

To move an object a certain distance, select Move from Current Position and enter the distance in the Horizontal and Vertical boxes. Enter positive numbers to move the object toward increasing ruler numbers; enter negative numbers to move toward decreasing ruler numbers.

With Move from Current Position selected, the Transform dialog box moves an object from its present position. For example, if you move a circle two inches and then type 2 to move it another two inches, the circle is moved an additional two inches.

To move an object to a ruler coordinate, select Move Along Ruler and type the ruler coordinates in the Horizontal and Vertical boxes. The object's origin (chosen in the origin list box) is placed at the specified coordinates.


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