Sometimes it’s easier to group multiple objects so you can move, resize, or duplicate them all at once. This is especially helpful in cases like:
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Creating a custom floral element by layering multiple clipart pieces
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Designing a game layout, where you might want to group a row of boxes and duplicate that row several times
How to Group Objects
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Select the objects you want to group:
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Drag a selection box around them, or
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Hold the Shift key and click each object individually
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Once all desired elements are selected, release the Shift key.
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Click the “Group Objects” button in the toolbar.
You’ll see an orange dotted line surrounding your grouped items, indicating they’re now linked together.
Moving and Resizing a Group
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Move the entire group by dragging it around the canvas.
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Resize it by clicking and dragging the corner anchor in or out.
How to Ungroup Objects
To separate the grouped elements:
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Click on the group
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Select the “Ungroup Objects” button in the toolbar
You’ll now see individual outlines around each object again. To deselect everything, simply click outside the template.
Grouping Text Boxes
Yes, you can group text boxes too! But keep in mind:
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Once grouped, you can’t edit the text inside them
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To make text changes, you’ll need to ungroup the boxes first