Use Object Grouping with 2 how-to topics: Group Objects and Ungroup Objects. Choose a topic from the index and follow the steps to complete it.
How-to Index
| No. | Topic | Membership Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1. Group Objects | Free |
| 2 | 2. Ungroup Objects | Free |
How-to Guide
1. Group Objects
Entry: Select multiple objects → Tools → Object tab → Group; or Select multiple objects → floating toolbar → Group
- Tap to select the first object.
- Tap the √ button at the upper-left corner of the object border.
- When the border turns orange, multi-select mode is enabled.
- Tap other objects to select multiple items.
- If you use the bottom toolbar path, tap Tools, switch to the Object tab, and tap Group.
- If you use the floating toolbar path, double-tap to open the floating toolbar and tap Group.
- The selected objects are combined into one unit.
Success Criteria
- Interface result: multiple objects are selected and handled as one unit.
- What you can do next: you can move, resize, or continue adjusting the grouped layout together.
Tips While Using
- Common mistake: grouping will not work if only one object is selected.
- Environment note: you need to enter multi-select mode and select at least two objects.
2. Ungroup Objects
Entry: Select a grouped object → Tools → Object tab → Ungroup; or Select a grouped object → floating toolbar → Ungroup
- Tap to select the grouped object.
- If you use the bottom toolbar path, tap Tools, switch to the Object tab, and tap Ungroup.
- If you use the floating toolbar path, open the floating toolbar and tap Ungroup.
- The group is removed and each object returns to an individual state.
Success Criteria
- Interface result: the grouped object returns to multiple separate objects.
- What you can do next: you can select and edit each object individually.
Tips While Using
- Common mistake: if the grouped object is not selected first, the ungroup entry may not appear.
- Environment note: ungrouping is available only for objects that are already grouped.