How to Align Objects in Illustrator
Select the objects to be aligned., Open the Align dialog box., Use the Align Objects tool to start aligning the objects as follows: Click Horizontal Align Left to align objects with the leftmost object., Align objects vertically., Done.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Select the objects to be aligned.
Select two or more objects. , To do this, click Window > Align (or press Shift + F7)., Click Horizontal Align Center to align objects to the center.
Click Horizontal Align Right to align objects with the rightmost object. , You can also align objects vertically.
Repeat steps 1 and step 2, then choose one of the following:
Vertical Align Top, Vertical Align Center, or Vertical Align Bottom., The objects should now be aligned in the manner you want them to be.
If not, make adjustments until you're satisfied with the outcome. -
Step 2: Open the Align dialog box.
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Step 3: Use the Align Objects tool to start aligning the objects as follows: Click Horizontal Align Left to align objects with the leftmost object.
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Step 4: Align objects vertically.
Detailed Guide
Select two or more objects. , To do this, click Window > Align (or press Shift + F7)., Click Horizontal Align Center to align objects to the center.
Click Horizontal Align Right to align objects with the rightmost object. , You can also align objects vertically.
Repeat steps 1 and step 2, then choose one of the following:
Vertical Align Top, Vertical Align Center, or Vertical Align Bottom., The objects should now be aligned in the manner you want them to be.
If not, make adjustments until you're satisfied with the outcome.
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