Controlling the arrangement of a diagram using AutoArrange

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Controlling the arrangement of a diagram using AutoArrange

Controlling the arrangement of a diagram using AutoArrange

Easily maintain the arrangement of your diagram using AutoArrange, which continuously arranges linked symbols as you work. Unconnected symbols and draw objects created using the Draw tools are not affected by AutoArrange.

To turn on AutoArrange:

1.Select the symbol where you want to start the arrange.

2.On the Main toolbar, click the Arrange button.

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3.Tick the box labelled AutoArrange.

4.Click OK.

Notes:

AutoArrange arranges all symbols on the diagram, including unlinked symbols. To arrange just one section of your diagram, see Arranging a selected part of a diagram.

When AutoArrange is on, the link styles under the Link menu are unavailable. To adjust these settings, click the Arrange button on the Main toolbar.