Object arrangement

Object arrangement

In CorelDRAW, you can arrange objects in your design to control their stacking order, alignment, grouping, and more. Here are some common object arrangement techniques in CorelDRAW:

1. Changing Stacking Order:
   • Bring Forward/Send Backward: Select an object, right-click, and choose “Bring Forward” or “Send Backward” to change its position in the stacking order.
   • Bring to Front/Send to Back: Select an object, right-click, and choose “Bring to Front” or “Send to Back” to move it to the top or bottom of the stacking order.
2. Grouping Objects:
   • Select multiple objects by holding the Shift key and clicking on each object, or draw a selection box around them.
   • Right-click and choose “Group” to group the selected objects together. Grouping objects allows you to treat them as a single unit for further manipulation, like moving or resizing.
3. Aligning Objects:
   • Select two or more objects.
   • Use the alignment buttons in the property bar to align the objects horizontally or vertically. These buttons include options like align left, center, right, top, middle, and bottom.
   • Alternatively, use the alignment and distribution options available under the “Arrange” menu in the menu bar to align objects precisely.
4. Distributing Objects:
   • Select three or more objects.
   • Use the distribution buttons in the property bar to evenly distribute the selected objects horizontally or vertically. These buttons include options like distribute left, center, right, top, middle, and bottom.
   • You can also access additional distribution options under the “Arrange” menu.
5. Grouping and Ungrouping:
   • To group objects together, select them and either right-click and choose “Group” or press Ctrl+G.
   • To ungroup objects, select the group and either right-click and choose “Ungroup” or press Ctrl+U. You can also use the “Ungroup All” option to ungroup all objects within nested groups.
6. Locking Objects:
   • You can lock objects to prevent accidental modification. Select an object, right-click, and choose “Lock” or use the shortcut Ctrl+L. Locked objects cannot be moved, resized, or edited until they are unlocked.

These are some of the common techniques for object arrangement in CorelDRAW. By using these options, you can control the placement, grouping, alignment, and distribution of objects to achieve your desired design layout.