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Manipulating objects

Resize objects​

To change the autoshape/image/chart size, touch and drag one of the resize handles Resize handle situated on the object edges.

Move objects​

To alter the autoshape/image position, touch the border of the object and drag it to the necessary position.

When you move an object, guide lines are displayed to help you position the object on the page precisely.

Rotate objects​

To rotate the autoshape/image, touch the rotation handle Rotation Handle and drag it clockwise or counterclockwise.

Reshape autoshapes​

When modifying some shapes, for example Figured arrows or Callouts, the yellow reshaping handle Yellow diamond icon is also available. It allows to adjust some aspects of the shape, for example, the length of the head of an arrow.

Selected autoshape

Arrange several objects​

If you have several objects overlapped, you can arrange their order:

  1. Tap the necessary object to select it.

  2. Tap the Edit object icon at the top toolbar.

  3. Tap the arrow next to the Arrange menu item.

  4. Select the desired arrangement option:

    • Bring to Foreground Bring to Foreground — to move the selected object in front of all other objects.
    • Send to Background Send to Background — to move the selected object behind all other objects.
    • Bring Forward Bring Forward — to move the selected object by one level forward as related to other objects.
    • Send Backward Send Backward — to move the selected object by one level backward as related to other objects.