How to I move objects in alignment

Hi all,

In Indesign you can use SHFT + mouse click to move objects and text boxes in a straight line. Is there a way to do this in Illustrator?

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Correct answer jane-e

Shift + drag with the Selection tool will constrain to 45° just like in InDesign. Be sure to release the mouse first.

You can also use the arrow keys on the keyboard to constrain the movement. Adding Shift here will move at 10 times the amount set in Preferences.

~ Jane

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Shift + drag with the Selection tool will constrain to 45° just like in InDesign. Be sure to release the mouse first.

You can also use the arrow keys on the keyboard to constrain the movement. Adding Shift here will move at 10 times the amount set in Preferences.

~ Jane

Participating Frequently

Thanks Jane - it looks like I was clicking into the text box each time instead of having objects deselected before perfoming the function.

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You're welcome, @defaultpod0lxx2f0t6 😊

~ Jane

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