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MeeraLynn-UK
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8 days ago

Ability to Block Align Pictures Across All Slides

Idea:
Provide the ability to prevent users from aligning pictures across all slides or specific named slides.

Current limitation:
When working with images across multiple slides, it is easy to accidentally use alignment tools (e.g. align left, centre, distribute) in a way that overrides carefully designed layouts.

In larger courses (e.g. 300–400 slides), images are often positioned precisely for consistency. Accidental alignment changes can:

  • Disrupt slide layouts
  • Cause inconsistencies across the course
  • Require manual rework to fix positioning

There is currently no way to restrict or safeguard image alignment actions.

Suggested improvement:
Introduce an option to block or restrict alignment actions for images. This could include:

  • A project-level setting to disable alignment tools for pictures
  • The ability to apply restrictions to specific slides
  • Locking image positions to prevent alignment changes
  • Optional override permissions when alignment is intentionally needed

Use case:
When maintaining consistent layouts (e.g. templates, branded slides, or system screenshots), authors can prevent accidental repositioning of images across multiple slides.

Benefit:

  • Protects layout consistency across large projects
  • Reduces accidental changes and rework
  • Saves time when maintaining image-heavy courses
  • Improves control over slide design and presentation
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