Editing objects, layout parts, and the layout background > Positioning objects on a layout
 

Positioning objects on a layout

Several tools are available to help you precisely size, reshape, and position objects in Layout mode: the Inspector, rulers, grid, guides and dynamic guides, and screen stencils.

Using the Inspector to position objects

1. In Layout mode, select one or more objects.

2. In the Inspector, click the Position Position tab.

3. In the Position area, type one or more new values.

4. Press Enter or Tab, or click outside the Inspector to apply the changes.

Notes 

To change the unit of measure, see Using the rulers and grid.

Related topics 

Editing objects, layout parts, and the layout background

Arranging objects

Setting auto-resize options for layout objects