Align, space apart, arrange boxes on the canvas
What is it
There are a number of handy options available to align and arrange boxes on the canvas.
Keeping your processes neat and tidy makes them easier to read and easier on the eye. We recommend tidying processes AFTER a workshop so that you don't distract from the main task of mapping.
Most options are found in the arrange menu. The most common features have keyboard shortcuts which are shown against each option.
Arrange menu
Align
- Select more than 2 boxes (see box selection)
- Choose an align / distribute function from the ARRANGE menu or keyboard shortcut
Align | Reference box |
Top | top most box |
Right | right most box |
| Bottom | bottom most box (bottom border) |
Left | left most box |
Middle (horizontal axis) | top most middle of a box |
Center (vertical axis) | left most center of a box |
Space out / Distribute
Spread boxes evenly between the left-most / top-most box and right-most / bottom-box accordingly.
Note that the computation is based on centers / middles of boxes, and not the space in between boxes
Order
It is possible to send boxes to front / back.
See also
- Mapping at the speed of talking
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