Align and organize content in Prezi Present using our align tools, text alignment options, and frame layouts for clean design.

How do I align objects in Prezi Present?

In Prezi Present, you can align objects (text, images, videos, shapes, icons, frames, topics, etc.) using the Align menu in the property toolbar, or align manually with orange guides.

Steps (Align menu)

1. Select the objects you want to align.
   • Hold Shift and click each item, or
   • Drag your mouse to select multiple items.
2. In the property toolbar, click Align.
3. Open the dropdown and choose an option (for example, Left, Center, Right, Top, Middle, Bottom).

Steps (manual alignment with guides)

1. Select an object (or multiple objects).
2. Drag it on the canvas.
3. Use the orange guides in Prezi Present to line items up precisely.

Pro tip: To temporarily disable snapping in Prezi Present:

• Mac: hold CMD while you click and drag
• Windows: hold ALT while you drag transformation handles

How do I align text in Prezi Present?

In Prezi Present, you can align text horizontally, adjust spacing, and set vertical alignment from the text settings.

How do I change horizontal text alignment?

1. Select the text box.
2. Open the context menu and choose Alignment.
3. Select: Left, Center, Right, or Justify.

How do I adjust line height and letter spacing?

1. Select the text box.
2. Open Line & letter spacing.
3. Drag the slider or enter a value.

How do I change vertical text alignment?

1. Open the same text menu.
2. Scroll to Vertical text alignment.
3. Choose Top, Center, or Bottom.

How do I use frame layouts in Prezi Present?

In Prezi Present, frame layouts help you create aligned, consistent content quickly.

Steps

1. Add a new frame to your canvas.
2. When you draw the frame, a layout menu appears in the right sidebar.
3. Select a frame layout.
4. Replace the placeholder content with your own content.

Pro tip: For more details on frame layouts, see What are frame layouts in Prezi and to use them.

How do I enable or disable the grid in Prezi Present?

In Prezi Present, the grid is an editing guide. It helps you place and align objects neatly while you build your presentation, and you can turn the grid on or off from the editor menu.

Steps

1. Open your presentation in the Prezi Present editor.
2. In the top-left, click to open the hamburger menu.
3. Click Show grid to display the grid on the canvas.
4. To hide it, open the same menu again and click Hide grid.

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FAQ 

What does “Align” do in Prezi Present?

In Prezi Present, Align lines up selected objects using consistent edges or centers, so your layout looks clean and intentional.

What are the orange guides in Prezi Present?

Orange guides are visual alignment helpers in Prezi Present. They appear while you move objects, so you can line items up accurately.

Why does my content keep snapping while I move it?

Prezi Present uses snapping to help you align objects. You can temporarily disable snapping while dragging (see the Pro tip above).

What are the dots behind my presentation? Why doesn’t it appear while I’m presenting?

The dots are the grid in Prezi Present. The grid is an editing guide that helps you position content on the canvas. Prezi Present hides the grid during presenting so your audience only sees your content.

What can I use the grid for in Prezi Present?

You can use the grid in Prezi Present to:

• Keep spacing consistent between text, images, and shapes
• Line up objects more easily while arranging a layout
• Create cleaner rows and columns of content
• Make designs look more balanced and polished

Related articles:

• How to get started creating with Prezi Present
• How to use frames in Prezi
• Keyboard shortcuts in Prezi Present
• How to use the Prezi Present editor
• How to navigate the Prezi Present editor
• Grouping your content in Prezi Present
• How to lock objects in Prezi Present
• Adding and editing content in Prezi Present