FileMaker Pro 4.1 Mac User's Guide

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Arranging objects
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The following sections explain how to arrange graphic objects, fields,
and text on a layout.
For information on using the AutoGrid, rulers, T-square, and other
alignment guides, see “Positioning and sizing objects” on page 3-40.
Moving objects
To move Do this
One object Select the object, and then drag it to the position you want. (To
constrain the movements to horizontal or vertical directions, hold
down Shift as you drag the object.)
Several objects at once Select the objects, and then drag them to the position you want.
(To constrain the movements to horizontal or vertical directions,
hold down Shift as you drag the objects.)
An object to a different
layout
An object to a different
application or desk
accessory
Select the object, and then choose Cut from the Edit menu. Move
to the other layout and choose Paste from the Edit menu. Then drag
the object to the position you want.
You can use drag and drop to move objects to different layouts in
other files. See “Using drag and drop to move information” on
page 4-13.
Select the object, and then choose Cut or Copy from the Edit menu.
Open the other application or desk accessory, bring it to the front,
and then choose Paste from the Edit menu.
Keep these points in mind:
1 You can quickly and easily move one or more objects to a different
location in the current file or to a different file or application by using
drag and drop. See “Using drag and drop to move information” on
page 4-13.
1 If you drag a handle by mistake and resize the object, choose Undo
from the Edit menu before you do anything else in FileMaker Pro.
Choose FileMaker Help Index from the or Help menu, and then type:
E objects, positioning