Ampler distributes selected shapes or pictures with equal gaps — evenly or with a spacing you set, so objects sit on a consistent rhythm.
Quick answer: Select the objects and click Distribute horizontally for even gaps, or Distribute horizontally with predefined space to enter an exact spacing.
How to use it
Distribute evenly, or type an exact gap.
- Hold Shift and left-click to select the shapes or pictures.
- Click Distribute horizontally for equal gaps.
- Or click Distribute horizontally with predefined space, enter the gap, and click OK.
Predefined spacing gives an identical, repeatable gap between objects.
Keyboard shortcut
The distribute functions have no default shortcut. To assign one, open the Settings dropdown on the Ampler ribbon, choose Shortcuts, click Set shortcut on the function, and press your key combination.
Why use it
Uneven gaps between objects are one of the first things a reader notices. Ampler distributes them with equal gaps, or an exact spacing you set, so a row of figures or shapes sits on a deliberate rhythm.
How consultants use it
Even spacing is a quiet signal of care, and objects in a document should sit on a consistent rhythm. Three conventions apply:
- Even spacing reads as rigour: equal gaps make a set of objects look composed.
- A consistent rhythm: spacing follows a deliberate measure.
- Set spacing for repeatable layouts: a predefined gap is reused across the document.
Distributing objects makes their spacing exact and repeatable.
Tips & best practices
- Use predefined space when several places must share the same spacing.
- Follow distribution with an alignment pass.
- Reuse the same gap on parallel layouts.
Availability
Included in Ampler for Word and the Ampler Suite, on Windows desktop Word.
Frequently asked questions
How do you space objects evenly in Word?
Select them and click Distribute horizontally on the Ampler ribbon for equal gaps, or use predefined space for an exact spacing.
How do you set an exact gap between objects in Word?
Use Ampler’s Distribute with predefined space: enter the gap and click OK.
Can you distribute both shapes and pictures?
Yes. Select any mix of shapes and pictures and distribute them together.