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tariqi57641606
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October 22, 2020
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Distance from one another

  • October 22, 2020
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Hi,

 

Is it possible to see the vertical and horizontal between two items? I normally select two items in sketch and it displays it a window.  If not how would I place the two items exactly 10px apart like the way sketch does? Thanks

    Correct answer HARSHIKA_VERMA

    Hi Tariq,

     

    Thanks you for using XD. If you want to align and position objects within your artboards from top to bottom? Use vertical guides. If you want to align and position objects from left to right, use horizontal guides. Please see this article for more info: https://helpx.adobe.com/xd/user-guide.html/xd/help/work-with-guides-and-grids-in-adobe-xd.ug.html#:~:text=Create%20guides,-Do%20you%20want&text=If%20you%20want%20to%20align,to%20right%2C%20use%20horizontal%20guides.&text=To%20create%20a%20vertical%20guide,it%20to%20the%20desired%20position.

     

    Let us know if that helps.

     

    Thanks,

    Harshika

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    Dan Rodney
    Community Expert
    Dan RodneyCommunity Expert
    Community Expert
    October 23, 2020

    XD does not have the exact feature like Sketch does (which works very well), but here's a workaround/different approach:

    1. Group the objects.
    2. In the Properties panel on the right check on Stack.
    3. To the right of Stack a spacing number will appear. Adjust that as desired.
    4. Ungroup the objects if needed... or keep them grouped because the Stacks feature is pretty cool and you might like it. 

     

    — Adobe Certified Expert & Instructor at Noble Desktop | Web Developer, Designer, InDesign Scriptor
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      Piotr25187594yvel
      Participant
      November 25, 2022

      This is NOT the correct answer. Please see other answers for how to do this.

        HARSHIKA_VERMA
        Community Manager
        HARSHIKA_VERMACommunity ManagerCorrect answer
        Community Manager
        October 23, 2020

        Hi Tariq,

         

        Thanks you for using XD. If you want to align and position objects within your artboards from top to bottom? Use vertical guides. If you want to align and position objects from left to right, use horizontal guides. Please see this article for more info: https://helpx.adobe.com/xd/user-guide.html/xd/help/work-with-guides-and-grids-in-adobe-xd.ug.html#:~:text=Create%20guides,-Do%20you%20want&text=If%20you%20want%20to%20align,to%20right%2C%20use%20horizontal%20guides.&text=To%20create%20a%20vertical%20guide,it%20to%20the%20desired%20position.

         

        Let us know if that helps.

         

        Thanks,

        Harshika

        Rishabh_Tiwari
        Community Manager
        Rishabh_TiwariCommunity Manager
        Community Manager
        October 22, 2020

        Hi Tariq,

         

        Thanks for reaching out. To measure distances between an object and the artboard, or an object and other surrounding objects by clicking the object and pressing the Option key on Mac, or the Alt key on Windows. For more information, please refer to this article: https://helpx.adobe.com/xd/user-guide.html/xd/help/drawing-text-tools.ug.html#:~:text=Click%20the%20object%2C%20press%20the,the%20Option%20or%20Alt%20key.

         

        Let us know if this helps or if you need any further assistance.

         

        Regards

        Rishabh

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