Moving objects on a layout
You can move single objects or multiple objects all at once.
To move objects:
1.
In Layout mode, select one or more objects that you want to move.
For more information, see Selecting objects.
2.
Drag the objects to the new position.
Dynamic guides help you position the object you’re dragging with other objects. (To turn on dynamic guides, choose View menu > Dynamic Guides.)
To move the objects in a specific or precise way, do one of the following:
 
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Move the selection 1 point
Press Right Arrow, Left Arrow, Up Arrow, or Down Arrow.
Limit movement to either a horizontal or vertical direction
Press Shift as you drag the selection.
Precisely move the selection
Use the rulers, guides and dynamic guides, grid, and the Inspector. For more information, see Using tools to precisely position objects.
Override the “snap-to” effect when you move a selection
Press Alt (Windows) or Command (Mac OS) as you drag the selection. For more information, see Using the rulers and grid.
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.
Notes
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To more easily move multiple objects, group them first. For details, see Grouping and ungrouping objects.
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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.
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You can track the movement of objects on the rulers. To show the rulers, choose View menu > Rulers. For more information, see Using the rulers and grid.
Related topics 
Moving and resizing tab controls
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