The Align and Distribute commands only work on layers containing pixels of at least 50 percent opacity.
Figure 6-4 Even though this image contains three (linked) text layers, it was easy to align them along their horizontal centers by choosing Layer | Align Linked.
Figure 6-4 Even though this image contains three (linked) text layers, it was easy to align them along their horizontal centers by choosing Layer | Align Linked.
TRY IT To align elements on multiple layers, first make sure the layers are linked together by placing a link icon next to each layer name. Then, choose Layer I Align Linked and decide how you want to align the layers from the following flyout menu. Each option is described in Table 6-3.
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New ► Duplicate Layer... Delete ► | ||
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Layer Properties... Layer Style ► | ||
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Ch a n g e Lay e r Co rite lit ► Layer Content Options... Type ► Rasterize ► | ||
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New Layer Based Slice | ||
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Enable Layer Mask | ||
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Enable Vector Mask | ||
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Group Linked 3§G Ungroup 03§G | ||
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Arrange ► | ||
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Align Linked |
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IF Top Edges {}o Vertical Centers □ □ Bottom Edges |
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Distribute Linked ► | ||
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Lock All Linked Layers... | ||
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Merge Linked 3€E Merge Visible 03§E Flatten Image |
& Left Edges | |
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Ka Horizontal Centers | ||
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Right Edges * | ||
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| Matting ► |
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Align Option |
Description |
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Top Edges |
Aligns the top pixel of the active layer with the top pixel of the linked layer(s) or selection. |
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Vertical Centers |
Aligns the pixel at the vertical center of the active layer with the pixel at the vertical center of the linked layer(s) or selection. |
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Bottom Edges |
Aligns the bottom pixel of the active layer with the bottom pixel of the linked layer(s) or selection. |
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Left Edges |
Aligns the leftmost pixel on the active layer with the leftmost pixel of the linked layer(s) or selection. |
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Horizontal Centers |
Aligns the pixel at the horizontal center of the active layer with the pixel at the horizontal center of the linked layer(s) or selection. |
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Right Edges |
Aligns the rightmost pixel on the active layer with the rightmost pixel of the linked layer(s) or selection. |
Table 6-3 Options for the Align Command
Table 6-3 Options for the Align Command
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