Position and align objects in Pages on iPad
You can align multiple objects relative to one another, specify an object’s location using its x and y coordinates, or move an object using gestures.
Note: If an object is placed inline with text, you can reposition it only by dragging (or cutting and pasting) it to a new location in the text. To move an inline object outside the text flow, see Move an inline object to the page.
Align an object using x and y coordinates
You can position free-floating objects on a page using x and y coordinates.
Tap to select an object, or select multiple objects.
Tap
, then tap Arrange.Tap the numbers next to X or Y, then enter the X and Y values you want.
The value for X is measured from the page’s left edge to the object’s upper-left corner.
The value for Y is measured from the page’s top edge to the object’s upper-left corner.
When you drag an object, its x and y coordinates are displayed.
Move an object one point at a time
You can nudge an object to move it by single-point increments.
Touch and hold the object with one finger, then use another finger to swipe anywhere on the page, in the direction you want the object to move.
As you swipe, you can see the object’s position changing by single-point increments. Swipe with two, three, four, or five fingers to nudge the object by 10, 20, 30, or 40 points, respectively.
Tip: You can select multiple objects, then move them at the same time.
Drag in a straight line
You can constrain an object to move in a straight line as you drag.
Touch and hold one finger anywhere on the screen while you drag the object across a page using one finger on your other hand.
You can drag an object horizontally, vertically, or diagonally (at a 45-degree angle).
Align objects vertically or horizontally
You can align objects in relation to each other so they line up along a vertical or horizontal axis.
Touch and hold one object, then tap the other objects you want to align.
Tap
, then tap Arrange.Tap an option below Align and Distribute.
The objects align to the object most in the direction you selected. For instance, if you align three objects to the left, the leftmost object doesn’t move, and the other objects align to it.
Equally space objects
You can position objects so there is equal spacing between them on a horizontal or vertical axis, or on both axes.
Touch and hold one object, then tap at least two other objects you want to align.
Tap
, then tap Arrange.Tap a button below Align and Distribute.