Use this dialog when you need to have precise control over the placement of a single object or group of objects.

Horizontal distribution

Specify the type of horizontal distribution. Alignment is defined by specifying the horizontal reference point to be aligned.

Point at which to align

No distribution

Horizontal distribution must not be performed.

With respect to the left edge of objects

Distances the left edge of objects evenly.

Compared to the center of the objects

Distances the center point of objects evenly along the horizontal axis.

With respect to the right edge of objects

Distances the right edge of objects evenly.

Compared to the space between objects

Distributes the selected objects horizontally so that they are evenly spaced from each other.

Vertical distribution

Specify the type of vertical distribution. Alignment is defined by specifying the vertical reference point at which alignment is to be performed.

Point at which to align

No distribution

Vertical distribution must not be performed.

With respect to the upper edge of the objects

Distances the top edge of objects evenly.

Compared to the center of the objects

Distances the center point of objects evenly along the vertical axis.

With respect to the lower edge of objects

Distances the lower edge of objects evenly.

Compared to the space between objects

Distributes the selected objects vertically so that they are evenly spaced from each other.

Align to grid

Check this box to center the alignment point on the grid.

Aligns to the outer contour of objects

If you check this box, the alignment operation takes into account the thickness of the pen used to trace the outline of objects.

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