How to Align text to an object in Illustrator?

[elindo586]

So I am using of course the align tool, BUT I want to keep the square drawing stationary, and I want the text to align into the square without moving the square.

The problem that I have is that every time I want to align the text the square box on the back keeps on moving and I want the square to stay in place and just move the text. 

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[Srishti Bali · Accepted solution]

Hi there,

Thanks for reaching out. Did you try "Align to Key Object" in Align options? Make a Square your Key Object and then align vertically and horizontally.

For more details, you may also refer to this help article (https://helpx.adobe.com/in/illustrator/using/moving-aligning-distributing-objects.html).

Let us know if this helps or if you have any further questions.

Regards,

Srishti

[elindo586]

Thank you!

[Albeitadrift]

This short tutorial might be helpful. https://youtu.be/Nf2cWd1ENR4

[Monika Gause]

This "tutorial" has no explanation in it and is not related to the question.

[Albeitadrift]

Wow ok, passive aggressive much.