How to I move objects in alignment

[defaultpod0lxx2f0t6]

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?

[jane-e · Accepted solution]

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

[defaultpod0lxx2f0t6]

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

[jane-e]

You're welcome, @defaultpod0lxx2f0t6 😊

~ Jane