Apple numbers User Manual

    Working with Shapes, Graphics, and Other Objects 

 

Middle:  Moves objects vertically so that their centers align horizontally to the first 
object you select.

Bottom:  Positions objects so that their bottom edges align horizontally to the first 
object you select.

You can also align objects relative to one another by dragging them and using 
alignment guides to determine when the objects are correctly positioned. See “Using 
Alignment Guides” for more information.

You can quickly place an equal amount of space between objects, regardless of their 
size.

Select the objects.

Choose Arrange > Distribute Objects, and then choose an option from the submenu.

Horizontally:  Adjusts the horizontal spacing between objects.

Vertically:  Adjusts the vertical spacing between objects.

You can turn on alignment guides to help you align objects on a sheet. 

Alignment guides will appear when the center or edge of an object aligns with the 
center or edge of another object, depending upon your preferences. 

Alignment guides aren’t visible when you print your spreadsheet; they are visible only 
when you’re editing a spreadsheet.

Choose Numbers > Preferences, and then click General. 

To show or hide guides when an object’s center aligns with another object, select or 
deselect “Show guides at object center.”

To show or hide guides when an object’s edges align with another object, select or 
deselect “Show guides at object edges.”

To change the color of alignment guides, click the color well and select a color in the 
Colors window.

Alignment guide settings apply to all spreadsheets viewed in Numbers until you 
change the settings again.

To temporarily hide alignment guides, hold down the Command key while you drag an 
object.

You can also create your own alignment guides to help you place objects.