FileMaker Pro 4.1 Mac User's Guide

3-48 FileMaker Pro User’s Guide
Aligning objects to each other
You can align (line up) objects by their tops, bottoms, or sides. For
example, align a field label with its field so that the label is centered
between the field’s top and bottom border.
When you align a group of objects, they align with the object farthest in
the chosen direction. When you align center points, the objects align
along an invisible vertical or horizontal line in the center of the objects.
You can also distribute the space evenly between objects by dividing the
space that separates the two outermost objects between all selected
objects.
Objects before distributing space Objects after distributing space
vertically and aligning left sides
1. In Layout mode, select the objects to align, and then choose Set
Alignment from the Arrange menu.
2. In the Alignment dialog box, select the alignment or distribution, and
then click OK.
To Do this
Set the vertical alignment
or even distribution of
space
Set the horizontal
alignment or even
distribution of space
For Top to Bottom, select one option.
For Left to Right, select one option.