Nudging objects and handles

You can move selected objects and handles small distances by using the four cursor (arrow) keys on the keyboard.

To nudge an object

1. Choose the Selector Tool.

2. Select the object (see Selecting objects).

3. Use the cursor keys to move the object.

To nudge a handle

1. Select the object.

2. Choose the relevant tool (for example, Fill Tool, Shape Editor Tool.)

3. Select the handle you want to nudge. (You can't move handles unless they are selected.)

4. Use the cursor keys to move the handle.

Modifiers

Shift-nudge moves ten times the normal nudge distance.

CTRL-nudge moves five times the normal nudge distance.

CTRL+Shift-nudge moves a fifth of the normal nudge distance.

ALT-nudge moves by one pixel.

ALT+Shift-nudge moves by ten pixels.

Tips

If you have several objects selected, you can select all the fill or transparency handles of a particular type (for example all end handles) by CTRL+Shift-clicking on one of the handles. Use Shift-click to deselect a handle or select an unselected handle.

You can change the nudge distance - see Changing the nudge size.