How do you align objects in Illustrator?

To do this, click Window > Align (or press Shift + F7). Use the Align Objects tool to start aligning the objects as follows: Click Horizontal Align Left to align objects with the leftmost object.

How do you align 3 objects in Illustrator?

Align or distribute relative to an artboard

1. Select the objects to align or distribute.
2. Using the Selection tool, Shift-click in the artboard you want to use to activate it.
3. In the Align panel or Control panel, select Align To Artboard , and then click the button for the type of alignment or distribution you want.

How do you stop aligning objects in illustrator?

In the Align panel or Control panel, click the button for the type of alignment or distribution you want. To stop aligning and distributing relative to an object, click again on the object to remove the blue outline, or choose Cancel Key Object from the Align panel menu. Select the objects to align or distribute.

How do you calculate alignment and distribution in illustrator?

By default, Illustrator calculates alignment and distribution based on the objects’ paths. However, when working with objects that have different stroke weights, you can use the edge of the stroke to calculate alignment and distribution instead. To do this, select Use Preview Bounds from the Align panel menu.

How do you distribute space between objects in illustrator?

In the Align panel, enter the amount of space to appear between objects in the Distribute Spacing text box. If the Distribute Spacing options aren’t displayed, select Show Options from the panel menu. Click either the Vertical Distribute Space button or the Horizontal Distribute Space button.

How to select paths in Adobe Illustrator CS4?

Sample Chapter is provided courtesy of Adobe Press . Date: Dec 30, 2008. David Karlins shows you how to use selection and editing techniques in Adobe Illustrator CS4, including selecting paths and path segments, grouping paths, and aligning anchors.