How to align layer GROUPS without making a mess?

Question

I'm created the below document and was asked to make some changes, starting with moving a few blocks around. I created layer groups for each option (chat, email, etc.) and moved all the layers into their proper groups.

Great, I can move around the blocks, keeping their content intact!

But how do I align them once moved? For example, if I click left align or left distribute every layer group collapses into a mess.

Or is there a better way to do this? Thanks.

Eugene Tyson · Accepted Answer

As @barbara_a7746676 mentions - you need to group all the items.

Just because they are in a Layer doesn't mean they are grouped.

Between the Eye and the Colour in the Layers panel - click this and it should select all items on that Layer.

Then go to Object>Group (or something like that).

Now you can align that Layer that is grouped.

barbara_a7746676 · Answer

Before aligning, group all of the objects within each layer. That way the objects on each individual layer will be treated as a single object.

You will still be able to reposition individual objects within the group using the Group Selection tool.

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