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To insert a specific amount of space between the facing edges of objects:
1 If the Distribute Spacing section of the Align palette isn't visible, choose Show Options
in the Align palette menu.
2 In the Distribute Spacing section of the Align palette, make sure that Use Spacing is
selected, and then type the amount of space you want to apply.
3 Click a button to distribute selected objects along their horizontal or vertical axes.
Locking object position
You can use the Lock Position command to specify that you don't want certain objects to
move in your document. As long as an object is locked, it cannot be moved, although you
can still select it and change other attributes such as color. Locked objects stay locked when
a document is saved, closed, and then reopened.
To lock the positions of selected objects:
Choose Object > Lock Position.
To unlock the positions of selected objects:
Choose Object > Unlock Position.
You can also use the Layers palette to lock one or more layers. This locks the positions
of all objects on a layer, and also prevents them from being selected.
Using the Transform palette
Use the Transform palette to view or specify geometric information for any selected
object, including values for position, size, rotation, and shearing. Commands in the
Transform palette menu provide additional options and quick ways to rotate or reflect.
A B
E
F
G
A. Horizontal (X) position B. Vertical (Y) position C. Width in current units D. Height in
current units E. Proxy for origin F. Scale X Percentage and its menu G. Rotation angle
and its menu H. Scale Y Percentage and its menu I. Shear angle and its menu
To display the Transform palette:
Choose Window > Transform, or double-click the rotate
When you double-click the rotate, scale, or shear tool, the Transform palette option
corresponding to that tool is automatically highlighted in the Transform palette, ready
for you to type a value.
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