User`s guide

Chapter 1 Desktop
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To add guides:
1. Select Preview > Controls > Rulers to display the rulers in the Composite window.
2. To create a horizontal guide, click in the ruler at the top of the screen and drag down to
the desired location.
3. To create a vertical guide, click in the ruler on the left side of the screen and drag right to
the desired location.
To show or hide guides:
• Select Preview > Show Guides/Hide Guides
To move an existing guide:
• Press the Control key while clicking and dragging the guide in the Composite window.
To delete a guide:
1. Press the Control key.
2. Move the cursor over the guide in the Composite window.
3. Press Delete.
Snapping to Guides and Grids
The snap feature helps to precisely position objects by aligning them with guide lines or
grids when the object is placed. You can also select these features in the Preferences
window.
To snap to a guide or grid line:
• To snap to a grid line, choose Preview > Snap to Grid.
• To snap to guide lines, choose Preview > Snap to Guides.
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You can also set the snap properties in the Preview tab of the Preferences window. See
“Preview Tab” on page 166.