The direction the object moves depends on which arrow key you press.

Press and holdCtrlwhile pressing the arrow keys to move in 1.25-point increments.

This setting determines the distance for the nudge as well.

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The default nudge setting is six points when Snap Objects to Grid is turned on.

If you turn off Snap Objects to Grid, the nudge default setting is 1.25 points.

To turn Snap Objects to Grid off:

Go toView.

Grid Settings dialog launcher

SelectGrid Settingsin the lower-right corner of theShowgroup.

Similarly, usingCtrl+Shiftmakes the size of the increase or decrease smaller to permit more granular keyboard edits.

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