To align objects in Adobe XD, you select the objects you want to arrange and use the alignment options available in the Property Inspector.
Aligning elements is a fundamental task in UI/UX design, ensuring a clean, organized, and visually appealing layout. Adobe XD provides straightforward tools to quickly align multiple objects relative to each other based on their bounding box.
Steps to Align Objects
Aligning objects in Adobe XD is a simple process:
- Select the Objects: Use the Selection tool (V) to select two or more objects on your artboard that you wish to align. You can click and drag a marquee around them or hold down the Shift key while clicking on individual objects.
- Access Alignment Options: Once the objects are selected, look at the Property Inspector on the right side of the Adobe XD window.
- Choose an Alignment: In the Property Inspector, locate the alignment icons. Click one of the available alignment options to instantly align the selected objects.
As per the reference, you can click options in the Property Inspector such as:
- Align top
- Align middle
- Align bottom
Understanding Alignment Options
Adobe XD offers a set of alignment buttons in the Property Inspector that control both horizontal and vertical alignment. When you select multiple objects, these options become active.
Here's a breakdown of common alignment types you'll find:
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Horizontal Alignment:
- Align Left: Aligns the selected objects along their left edges.
- Align Center (Horizontal): Centers the selected objects horizontally relative to the bounding box of the selection.
- Align Right: Aligns the selected objects along their right edges.
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Vertical Alignment:
- Align top: Aligns the selected objects along their top edges.
- Align middle: Centers the selected objects vertically relative to the bounding box of the selection.
- Align bottom: Aligns the selected objects along their bottom edges.
These tools help you quickly standardize spacing and positioning, making your design layouts more professional and consistent. Remember that alignment is always performed relative to the collective bounding box of the selected items.
