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| Contents > Editing objects on layouts > Using tools to precisely position objects > Using the Info palette with objects |
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| Using the Info palette with objects |
| Use the Info palette to precisely position and size objects on a layout. You can also use the Info palette to allow objects to resize automatically when the FileMaker Pro window is resized. For information, see Setting auto-resize options for layout objects. |
| To precisely position and size objects with the Info palette: |
| 1. | In Layout mode, choose View menu > Object Info. |
| 2. | Select one or more objects. |
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For more information, see Selecting objects. |
| 3. | In the Info palette, type a new value into one of the following fields. |
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If you can't type a value, that field doesn't make sense for the selection (for example, a horizontal line doesn't have a height), or the selection is locked. |
| 4. | Press Enter, Return, or Tab, or close or click outside the Info palette to apply the change. |
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The Info palette floats above document windows, so you can leave it open as you work. |
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You can temporarily change the unit of measure used by the Info palette by clicking the units label. To change the default unit of measurement, see Using graphic rulers and ruler gridlines. |
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To precisely position an object while dragging it, note the values in the Info palette. The values dynamically update to reflect the position as you move an object. |
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Use the Info palette to measure and resize buttons, imported graphics, layout parts, and column widths on a layout. |
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