Move objects

You can move objects by:

• Dragging them.

• Using the arrow keys on your keyboard.

• Typing window coordinates in boxes in the status bar.

When you are moving an object, notice how the coordinates in the status bar change.

Move an object by dragging

• Select the object and drag it.

When moving objects with the arrow keys, how far an object moves depends upon whether or not the grid is showing.

When the grid is showing, how many pixels an object moves depends upon the grid spacing, which is set on the WindowMaker configuration screen. The default setting is ten pixels between grid points.

When the grid is showing,

• Pressing an arrow key moves the object one grid point.

• Pressing SHIFT + an arrow key moves the object two grid points.

• Pressing CTRL + an arrow key moves the object four grid points.

When the grid is not showing,

• Pressing an arrow key moves the object one pixel.

• Pressing SHIFT + an arrow key moves the object ten pixels.

• Pressing CTRL + an arrow key moves the object 50 pixels.

Move an object with the Arrow keys

• Select an object and

  • press an arrow key.

  • SHIFT + press an arrow key.

  • CTRL + press an arrow key.