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Chapter 11: Adding and Managing Objects
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When you finish, click OK.
Tip: The x (horizontal) and y (vertical) coordinates of the mouse are automatically displayed in the
lower-right corner of the Adobe Captivate project window as you move the mouse. Knowing exact
coordinates can help you place objects in a precise location on a slide.
lower-right corner of the Adobe Captivate project window as you move the mouse. Knowing exact
coordinates can help you place objects in a precise location on a slide.
Aligning objects with the grid
Adobe Captivate contains an optional grid that you can display while working on individual
slides in Edit view. The grid lets you more accurately place and position objects on a slide.
slides in Edit view. The grid lets you more accurately place and position objects on a slide.
You can also select the Snap to Grid option if you want objects that are placed near grid lines to
automatically “snap” to the nearest lines.
automatically “snap” to the nearest lines.
To display the grid in Edit view:
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Open an Adobe Captivate project.
2.
Double-click any slide to open Edit view.
3.
From the View menu, select Show Grid.
The grid, a light pattern of dots, appears on the slide.
To use the Snap to grid option:
1.
Open an Adobe Captivate project.
2.
Double-click any slide to open Edit view.
3.
From the View menu, select Snap to Grid.
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To test the snap-to-grid behavior, add an object such as a highlight box to the slide, and then
move the box. As you move the box, it automatically lines up with the grid lines.
move the box. As you move the box, it automatically lines up with the grid lines.
To change the grid scale:
1.
Open an Adobe Captivate project.
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From the Options menu, select Preferences.
3.
In Grid size, enter a new number. Larger numbers display fewer grid lines; smaller numbers
display many grid lines for more precise object placement.
display many grid lines for more precise object placement.
Tip: The x (horizontal) and y (vertical) coordinates of the mouse are automatically displayed in the
lower-right corner of the Adobe Captivate project window as you move the mouse. Knowing exact
coordinates can help you place objects in a precise location on a slide.
lower-right corner of the Adobe Captivate project window as you move the mouse. Knowing exact
coordinates can help you place objects in a precise location on a slide.
Tip: You can move objects using only the keyboard. Select an object and press an arrow key on your
keyboard to move 1 pixel at a time. To move an item by the number of pixels defined in the grid, select
an object and press Control+arrow key.
keyboard to move 1 pixel at a time. To move an item by the number of pixels defined in the grid, select
an object and press Control+arrow key.
Tip: You can also access the Show Grid and Snap to Grid options by clicking the Options menu and
selecting Preferences. These options also appear in the new toolbar above the stage area.
selecting Preferences. These options also appear in the new toolbar above the stage area.