aligning objects

Hi Lisa,

There is a simple way of doing this.

Select All the objects you want to align

On the format tab you choose Align

Choose the type of align you want

All object will be aligned accordingly

 Cheers

Geert

I see what I did...I had them set to align to slide...that's why I wa getting the far left and right......derrrrr...thanks a bunch.

Followup question regarding aligning, if I have one object on top of the other, and I want to align to center, how does Storyline choose whether to align to the top object or the bottom object? 

I was thinking it depends on which object is selected first, but that doesn't work...

Cheers.

Hi Vivek! Have you checked out the information here on the ordering of your objects?

Hi Vivek, 

I think it depends on their order within the timeline - as to which is the top object visible. 

Thanks Leslie, yep did check out that info, no dice.

Thanks Ashley, tried experiment with layer order, no dice.

Sometimes SL, chooses to line up objects at the center line of their original locations.  I know there is a rhyme and a reason, I just can't understand it.

Cheers!

Hi Vivek,

I played around with it this AM, and I think it's dependent on the size and location of the objects. For example, I placed a rectangle and a moon shape of about the same size on opposite ends of the slide and choose align to center and it moved both objects about half way to where they met in the center, and then aligned their center points. But which ever one was on top/in front of the other object - stayed in that position if they were to overlap. 

I recently updated my Articulate Storyline 3, and I'm having a problem with aligning the objects within my slide.

I can no longer align objects together.

Normally, aligning objects brings them in the center/left/right of the Bigger object, but now it just puts all my objects in the center/left/right of the slide frame.

Hi Daile!

You have the option to align the objects to the slide or align select objects. Here's a glimpse!

Hi, It's all good now :)

I just had to reset my machine then it went back to normal.

Thanks

Sounds great, Daile. Glad it's working now and thanks for the update :)

Sorry, I know this thread is a bit old but, to be clear, If I have one box where I want it and I have another (or many others) that I would like to align with the first box without the first box moving. Is there a means of easily accomplishing this? I know in other programs you can identify the "master" box. Is that a thing in SL?

Hi Koby!

That's a great question! Luckily, it's a quick fix.

Here's what it looks like:

Works for me. Thanks. 

Could you not  just select all and align left?

Hi Lauren,

Thanks for the video. However, it did not quite solve my problem. It seems to only work if the primary object is bigger or at least the same size as the rest. If the primary object is smaller then SL will choose the bigger object as a primary and move the smaller ones to align center with the biggest object. 

Please see that attachment, (I duplicated just some of the objects so that you can see clearer)

Is there a way to align both textboxes to the center of the Oval shape without moving the oval, as it is already in a perfect position in the slide?

Hi Duke,

Thanks for reaching out. I tried to replicate your scenario and came across the same experience. If you Align Center, the larger object will be the point of reference. If you Align Left, the leftmost object will be the point of reference. 

In your scenario, I would take the extra step to align the larger textbox first, then select Align Center. Hope this helps!