Select the repeated artwork using the Selection tool.
Last updated on
Sep 11, 2025
Learn how to set Repeat Options to adjust spacing and arrangement between objects in a grid.
Select Object > Repeat > Options.
In the Repeat Options dialog, select the Grid tab.
Set the following options in the Repeat Options dialog box:
- Vertical spacing in grid : Specify the vertical space between objects in the grid.
- Horizontal spacing in grid: Specify the horizontal space between objects in the grid.
- Grid Type: Specify the grid type you want to use to arrange objects in rows or columns.
- Flip Rows: Flip the row in vertical or horizontal directions.
- Flip Column: Flip the column in vertical or horizontal directions.
Note
Select Preview to view live changes on the artwork.
Select OK.
Modify grid repeat using on-canvas controls
Select the artwork using the Selection tool.
Drag the handle of the repeated artwork downward to add more rows.
Drag the handle side to add more columns.
Drag from the corner of the repeated artwork to increase or decrease the overall size of the grid.
Drag the sliders between the repeated elements to change the spacing within the grid.
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