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Using the Info palette with objects

Use the Info palette to precisely position and size objects on a layout. You can also use the Info palette to allow objects to resize automatically when the FileMaker Pro window is resized. For information, see Setting auto-resize options for layout objects.

To precisely position and size objects with the Info palette:

1.	In Layout mode, click Info in the layout bar.

The Info palette appears. The Info palette floats above document windows, so you can leave it open as you work.

2.	Select one or more objects.

For more information, see Selecting objects.

3.	In the Info palette, type a new value into one of the following fields.

 

Field	Indicates
Object Name	The name of the selected object (optional). See Naming objects.
	The distance from the left edge of the selection to the left edge of the layout
	The distance from the top of the selection to the top of the layout
	The distance from the right edge of the selection to the left edge of the layout
	The distance from the bottom of the selection to the top of the layout
	The object's width
	The object's height

If you can't type a value, that field doesn't make sense for the selection (for example, a horizontal line doesn't have a height), or the selection is locked.

4.	Press Enter, Return, or Tab, or close or click outside the Info palette to apply the change.

Notes

•	You can temporarily change the unit of measure used by the Info palette by clicking the units label. To change the default unit of measurement, see Using graphic rulers and ruler gridlines.

•	To precisely position an object while dragging it, note the values in the Info palette. The values dynamically update to reflect the position as you move an object.

•	Use the Info palette to measure and resize buttons, imported graphics, layout parts, and column widths on a layout.