Drawing in Indesign

Duplicating of Objects

Objects can be duplicated using different methods.

Duplicate object with Duplicate command

• Select an object or objects. • Choose Edit > Duplicate.

Duplicate a selected object as you transform

During a transformation, do one of the following:

• In case of dragging with the Selection tool , the Rotate tool , the Scale tool , hold down Alt key when you drag. • Specifying a value in the Transform or Control panel and press Alt + Enter • When you press arrow keys to move objects, hold down Alt key.

Duplicate objects with Step and Repeat

Use the Step and Repeat command to instantly create duplicates.

1. Select the object or objects. 2. Choose Edit > Step and Repeat. 3. Specify number of duplicates you want to make. 4. Specify the distance between the position of each new duplicate from the previous duplicate. 5. Click OK.

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