How to Select, Move, and Resize things on the Page

Displayr has a suite of functions that align with other document design apps like PowerPoint/CAD software. This article contains a short summary of each function. 

Method

Here is a summary of the different functions:

Selection

• When selecting from the left-hand side of objects, you only need to touch them to select (rather than surrounding the whole object)

• For both left-hand and right-hand selection, a highlight is shown on items to preview what will be selected

• Right-click over a group of items to select them by name

Moving items

• Hold Alt key down to disable snapping

• Hold Ctrl key down to duplicate instead of move

• Hold Shift key down to constrain movement to horizontal, vertical, and 45 degree diagonals

Resizing items

• Hold Alt key down to disable snapping

• Hold Ctrl key down to resize around the centre

• Hold Shift key down to maintain the same aspect ratio as the original item

Demonstration:

• Coming in from the right side, and selecting an object by touching it rather than entirely enclosing the object:

   

  

• Right-clicking over a group of items and selecting them by name:
  
• Holding the control key down to duplicate instead of move:
  

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