Ampler places an object at a chosen size and position on the page, so figures and images sit exactly where they should instead of being dragged into place.
Quick answer: Select the object, click Place Object on the Ampler ribbon, choose how to size and position it, and click OK.
How to use it
Select the object, choose its size and position, and click OK.
- Select the object you wish to place.
- Click Place Object on the Ampler ribbon.
- Choose how to size and position the object, and click OK.
The object is set to the chosen size and position exactly, rather than dragged and nudged.
Keyboard shortcut
Place Object has 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
Getting an object to a precise size and position by dragging is slow and rarely exact, and inconsistent placement shows across a document. Place Object sets both from a dialog, so figures sit exactly where the layout wants them.
How consultants use it
In a report, figures are expected to sit in consistent positions and sizes, not wherever they were dropped. Precise placement keeps the document tidy. Three habits apply:
- Exact size and position: the object is set precisely, not eyeballed.
- Consistent figure placement: equivalent figures sit the same way across the document.
- Tidy page layout: objects respect the page rather than floating.
Place Object makes exact, repeatable object placement a dialog, not a drag.
Tips & best practices
- Use it to place equivalent figures at the same size across the document.
- Combine with Align to keep objects on the page margins.
- Set position relative to the margins for consistency.
Availability
Included in Ampler for Word and the Ampler Suite, on Windows desktop Word.
Frequently asked questions
How do you position an object precisely in Word?
Select it, click Place Object on the Ampler ribbon, choose the size and position, and click OK. The object is set exactly, not dragged.
How do you make figures the same size in a Word document?
Use Place Object to set each figure to the same size and position, so equivalent figures match.
Can you set both size and position at once?
Yes. Place Object sets the object’s size and position together from one dialog.