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# Align layers on canvas

To align layers:

* Select the layers you wish to align
* Use one of the layer alignment options at the top of the property panel

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If you select one layer, it'll align that layer using the canvas as reference. If you select multiple layers, it'll align them in reference to each other.
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### Alignment and distribution options

* Align left: This enables you to align all selected layers to the left edge of the left-most layer.
* Align horizontal center: This enables you to align all layers by their horizontal midpoints.&#x20;
* Align right: This enables you to align all selected layers to the right edge of the right-most layer.
* Align top: This enables you to align all selected layers to the top edge of the top-most layer.
* Align vertical center
* Align bottom: This enables you to align all selected layers to the bottom edge of the bottom-most layer.
* Distribute horizontally: This enables you to space out layers horizontally with equal distances between each.
* Distribute vertically: This enables you to space out layers vertcally with equal distances between each.