Moving objects on a layout
1. In Layout mode, select one or more objects that you want to move.When you move fields or text, text baselines extend horizontally from the object you’re dragging to help you align it with other objects.
Press Right Arrow, Left Arrow, Up Arrow, or Down Arrow. Use the graphic rulers, T-squares, object grids, and Info palette. For more information, see Using tools to precisely position objects. Override the object grids when moving a selection Press Alt (Windows) or Command (Mac OS) as you drag the selection. For more information, see Using the object grids. Position the selection beyond the boundaries of the document window Drag the object to the edge of the document window. FileMaker Pro scrolls in that direction.
• While you are moving any text or field object (except a container field), a text baseline appears that you can use to align the object with other text or field objects.
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• If you resize an object by mistake (instead of moving it), you can restore its original size by choosing Edit menu > Undo before you do anything else in FileMaker Pro.
• When you're moving objects, remember that you can also layer, align, and rotate objects to help you achieve the results you want. For more information, see Arranging objects.
• You can track the movement of objects on the graphic rulers. To show the rulers, choose View menu > Graphic Rulers. For more information, see Using graphic rulers and ruler gridlines.