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Aligning and distributing path components


    You can both align and distribute path components that are described in a single path. For example, you can align the left edges of several shapes contained in a single layer or distribute several components in a work path along their horizontal centers.

    Note: To align shapes that are on separate layers, use the move tool. (See Moving selections and layers within an image.)

To align components:

    Use the path selection tool  path selection tool to select the components you want to align, and select one of the alignment options from the options bar: Top Align Top Edges button, Vertical Center Align Vertical Centers button, Bottom Align Bottom Edges button, Left Align Left Edges button, Horizontal Center Align Horizontal Centers button, or Right Align Right Edges button.

To align or distribute components:

    Select at least three components you want to distribute, then select one of the distribute options from the options bar: Top Distribute Top Edges button, Vertical Center Distribute Vertical Centers button, Bottom Distribute Bottom Edges button, Left Distribute Left Edges button, Horizontal Center Distribute Horizontal Centers button, or Right Distribute Right Edges button.