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tariqi57641606
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Oct 22, 2020 10:44 AM UTC
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Distance from one another

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

    Harshika Verma
    Harshika VermaCorrect answer
    Community Manager
    Oct 23, 2020 1:44 AM UTC

    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
    Oct 23, 2020 4:43 AM UTC

    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. 

     

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      Piotr25187594yvel
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      Nov 25, 2022 2:51 AM UTC

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

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        Harshika Verma
        Community Manager
        Harshika VermaCommunity ManagerCorrect answer
        Community Manager
        Oct 23, 2020 1:44 AM UTC

        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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        Rishabh_Tiwari
        Rishabh_Tiwari
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        Oct 22, 2020 6:53 PM UTC

        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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