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Using the Inspector to position objects

Use the Inspector to precisely position and size objects on a layout. You can also use the Inspector to allow objects to resize automatically when the FileMaker Pro window is resized. For information, see Setting auto-resize options for layout objects.

To precisely position and size objects with the Inspector:

1.	In Layout mode, select one or more objects.

For more information, see Selecting objects.

2.	Click Inspector in the layout bar, then click Position.

3.	In the Position area, type a new value into one of the following fields.

 

Field	Indicates
Name	The name of the selected object (optional). See Naming objects.
Tooltip	The text that appears when a user moves the pointer over the object in Browse or Find modes. See Adding tooltips on layouts.
Left	The distance from the left edge of the selection to the left edge of the layout
Top	The distance from the top of the selection to the top of the layout
Right	The distance from the right edge of the selection to the left edge of the layout
Bottom	The distance from the bottom of the selection to the top of the layout
Width	The object's width
Height	The object's height

If you can’t type a value, that field doesn’t make sense for the selection, or the selection is locked.

4.	Press Enter or Tab, or click outside the Inspector to apply the changes.

Notes

•	To change the unit of measurement, see Using the rulers and grid.

•	To precisely position an object while dragging it, note the values in the Inspector. The values dynamically update to reflect the position as you move an object.

•	Use the Inspector to measure and resize buttons, imported graphics, layout parts, and column widths on a layout.