# Align and edit objects

> Discover the options for aligning, arranging, and editing objects in PandaSuite. This guide covers selection, duplication, movement, alignment, distribution, depth, stretching, rotation, and object management for an optimized workflow.

https://docs.pandasuite.com/essentials/layout/align-and-edit-objects/

At PandaSuite we want you to find your landmark quickly, just like if you were at home! :-) We kept principal codes of graphic creation software and also principal shortcut keys.

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**Note:** Layout options you will discover here are available with every kind of object (shapes, pictures, texts, components).

## 1. Selection, duplication and movement

You can select all your objects. Then you can move them and resize them without any other tool.

Click on the object in the workspace or in the **Objects List** to select it.

For a multiple selection hold the **Shift** key and select your objects. Selection adapts itself to display horizontal and vertical group's dimensions.

Once an object is selected, its layout options are displayed in the **Properties** panel, on the right:

- Position
- Alignment
- Distribution
- Dimension
- Stretching
- Rotation
- Opacity

Depth and deletion are available from the bar above the **Objects List**, at the bottom left.

To duplicate an object you just have to copy-paste it (**CTRL+C** / **CTRL+V** or regular shortcut). To select all your objects use **CTRL+A**.

You can move objects by holding mouse button and by swiping it, by using arrow keys or by typing accurate values in the Properties panel.

Magnetism allows you to align objects when you're moving them with your mouse. Landmarks show you alignment with object's edges and center. You can stop magnetism by holding **n** key.

[Image: Herbs tile being dragged in PandaSuite Studio: magnetism guides show its alignment with the Tulips tile]

## 2. Alignment and distribution

[Image: Properties panel: six alignment buttons, two distribution buttons and the Distribution field set to 10]

The buttons at the top of the Properties panel allow you to align and distribute the selected objects on the specified axis. You can also align your object on another object. This object is a specific object in a selection of several objects.

### Alignment or distribution relative to the key container (workspace by default)

1. Select objects you want to align or distribute.
2. In the Properties panel, click on the button corresponding to the alignment or distribution kind you want.

An alignment moves the selection as a block, relative to the workspace: the objects keep their positions relative to each other.

[Image: Before and after: Align left moves the four selected plant tiles together against the left edge of the workspace]

### Alignment or distribution relative to a key object

1. Select objects you want to align or distribute.
2. Click on an object once again. It will be the key object. Its edge is bigger.
3. In the Properties panel, click on the button corresponding to the alignment or distribution kind you want.

[Image: Before and after: the Bee tile is the key object, and the other three tiles align with its bottom edge]

### Objects distribution according to a specified value

You can distribute objects by specifying space between them.

1. Select your objects.
2. Click on your key object once again. This object won't move.
3. Fill the **Distribution** field, below the alignment buttons, with a space value (in pixels). It will be the space between your objects.
4. Choose horizontal or vertical distribution.

## 3. Depth

[Image: The four depth buttons above the Objects List: Bring Forward, Send Backward, Bring To Front, Send To Back]

Depth options are directly available from the bar above the Objects List:

- Bring forward
- Send backward
- Bring to front
- Send to back

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> **Tip:** You can change depth by moving the object directly in the objects
> list. The order in the list is the depth order.

## 4. Stretching

[Image: Stretch buttons in the Properties panel, next to Width and Height: Stretch Width Left, Stretch Width Right, Stretch Height Top and Bottom]

We are particularly proud of this option. It allows you to stretch objects' size and adapt it to your container.

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> **Tip:** To stretch an object to full screen, you just have to stretch it on
> the left, on the right, up and down. That's all!

## 5. Rotation

[Image: Rotation field in the Properties panel set to 45°, with an arrow to choose a preset angle]

Choose a degree and pivot your object. The rotation center is the object's center.

You can enter values beyond a single turn, such as `450°` or `-720°`. The object keeps the full rotation value, even when its visual orientation matches an equivalent angle within one turn.

### Object rotation with selection

1. Select one or several objects.
2. Move your mouse near a corner of the object until the cursor changes.
3. Swipe the cursor.

### Object rotation with Rotation tool

1. Select one or several objects.
2. Type or choose a rotation angle in the Rotation field of the Properties panel.
3. That's all!

## 6. Lock, hide & delete

[Image: Eye and padlock icons in the Objects List, with an object hidden and locked]

Locking an object stops its selection and modification. Hiding it will stop its visualization. You can find these options directly in the Objects List.

Click on the "padlock" icon to lock and unlock an object: it becomes visible.

To delete an object use one of these methods:

- Select an object and then press the Back key or Delete key.
- Select an object and then click on the upper left bin icon.

**You made a mistake? Don't worry you can use Undo or Redo functions and guess where they are? You got it: in the tool bar. :-)**