Move an element from one panel to another
When fine-tuning the layout of the elements in your document, you might want to move an element (such as a Button) from one layout panel (such as a Grid) to another. For example, you might do this if you want the element to be aligned with the other elements of the destination panel.
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The following procedure assumes that you have at least two layout panels that contain child elements within a document. |
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On the Toolbar, click the Direct Selection
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tool, and then click the element on the artboard that you want to move in your Microsoft Expression Blend document. -
Drag the element over another layout panel that can accept a child element. You should see a dashed bounding box and a text prompt if the panel can accept a child element.
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Press the ALT key, release the mouse button, and then release the ALT key to drop the element into the new parent container.
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You can also move elements between layout panels by dragging them under Objects and Timeline. |