align check boxes or fields

[ritad81119788]

where can I find “edit field” in adobe acrobat x pro? Need to align multiple check boxes, but can’t seam to figure it out how to get there. Brand new using adobe. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

[George_Johnson · Accepted solution]

Go into form editing mode: Tools > Forms > Edit

and then select the fields you want to align, and: right-click > Align, Distribute or Center > Align Left

of whatever type of alignment you want. You can also drag guides from the rulers (Ctrl+R) and when you drag a field near one, the field border closest to the mouse pointer will gently snap to the guide.

Acrobat 11/DC have a number of keyboard accelerators that make this easier and quicker.

[jane-e]

Adding to what George said:

• To select multiple fields, use the Shift key or marquee+drag
• When you right-click a field to bring up the context menu, whichever field you right-click is the one that won't move

[ritad81119788]

i just found the alignment box.  That only shows up if I select one field.  However, I have selected an area with 4 checkboxes side by side, and 25 rows, that I want to align all the boxes with each row and the 4 columns.  how do i align multiples checkboxes, not just one?

[ritad81119788]

When I right click, there is no option for align.  All I get is: text field, check box, radio button, list box, dropdown, button, digital signature, barcode, past, select all, show tab numbers, show grid, print, document properties, page display preferences

[ritad81119788]

oh, wait a second.  i just found the alignment box.  That only shows up if I select one field.  However, I have selected an area with 4 checkboxes side by side, and 25 rows, that I want to align all the boxes with each row and the 4 columns.

[ritad81119788]

i just found the alignment box.  That only shows up if I select one field.  However, I have selected an area with 4 checkboxes side by side, and 25 rows, that I want to align all the boxes with each row and the 4 columns.

[ritad81119788]

my apology, it did work.  when i right clicked, i was not over one of the selected fields and that's why it did not work before.  thank you soo much for your help!