: Trying to align a text object to shape I am using illustrator cs6. I am making a transit map for bus stops. I want to make sure that all the stop names are at the same distance from the

@Kevin459

What I would do is design one element, with the text set to Align Right, next to the rounded rectangle. Select both and group them using CTRL+G

Copy and paste the group for the next station, and edit the text.

That way the text of each item will be exactly in the same position.

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@Murray976

I would....


Draw a diagonal line offset from the stops.
Convert it to a guide (View > Guides > Make Guides)
Draw a guide that bisects the stop horizontally
Align the text right, placing the type anchor on the line and the top of the type on the horizontal guide



For diagonals, none of the Alignment buttons are going to be of much help. You have to do it manually. You could measure distances to determine placement, or use the method here for a more visual placement.

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