Editing objects on layouts

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Editing objects on layouts

Selecting and working with objects on a layout

Selecting objects

Copying, duplicating, and deleting objects

Copying attributes between objects

Moving objects on a layout

Resizing and reshaping objects

Setting auto-resize options for layout objects

Setting color, pattern, line width, and object effects

Formatting graphics on a layout

Protecting objects from change

Defining conditional formatting for layout objects

Formatting and setting up field objects in Layout mode

Specifying text formats for fields

Specifying formats for fields containing numbers

Specifying formats for date fields

Specifying formats for time fields

Specifying formats for timestamp fields

Specifying formats for container fields

Adding borders, fill, and baselines to fields

Adding scroll bars to fields

Defining a value list for data entry

Setting up a field to display a pop-up menu, checkbox set, or other control

Setting up a field to display a drop-down calendar

Setting up a field to auto-complete during data entry

Setting up the display of repeating fields

Controlling data input behavior of fields

Setting the tab order for data entry

Allowing or preventing entry into fields

Setting the keys for exiting a field

Setting the text input method for fields

Setting spell checking for individual fields

Formatting text

Making text bold, italic, or setting other styles

Specifying paragraph attributes and tab settings

Formatting fields and text for vertical writing

Arranging objects

Grouping and ungrouping objects

Moving objects forward or backward on a layout

Rotating objects

Aligning or distributing objects

Using tools to precisely position objects

Using the Info palette with objects

Using graphic rulers and ruler gridlines

Aligning objects with the T-squares

Using the object grids

Showing text, field, or button boundaries

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