Using the Input Coordinates Dialog

The following procedure describes how to move an item by specifying the coordinates of its new position on the canvas, using the Input Coordinates dialog.

  1. On the ribbon, click View > Canvas > Generate Area from Line Input Coordinates. The Input Coordinates dialog is displayed.
  2. On the canvas, drag an item or highlight it and click Home > Move > Move on the ribbon.
  3. In the Input Coordinates dialog, select either Absolute or Relative in the Mode box.
  • If Absolute is selected: set the X and Y coordinates of the new position of the item (with reference to the origin).
  • If Relative is selected: set the X and Y coordinates of the new position of the item, relative to its original position.
  1. Click Apply in the Input Coordinates dialog. The item is moved to the specified position.