How to align objects in Miro

Learn how to align objects in Miro using multi-select, the Align objects toolbar, distribute spacing, and grouping for clean, professional boards.

Quick answer

To align objects in Miro, select two or more items on the board, then click Align objects in the floating toolbar that appears next to your selection. Choose an option such as Align left, Align top or Align vertically. With three or more objects you can also use Distribute horizontally or Distribute vertically to even out the gaps.

Steps at a glance

  1. Select two or more objects on the board
  2. Click Align objects in the floating toolbar
  3. Choose an alignment option (left, horizontally, right, top, vertically, bottom)
  4. Open Align objects again to try a different option
  5. Drag an object by hand to reposition it
  6. Distribute objects evenly with Distribute horizontally or vertically
  7. Group aligned objects with Group objects (Cmd or Ctrl + G)

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Summary

Miro's Align objects menu lines up sticky notes, shapes and other objects precisely without eyeballing positions. Combined with Distribute and Group, you can turn a messy board into an organized layout in a few clicks.

Step-by-step guide

  1. Step 1

    Select the objects you want to align

    Click the first object, then hold Shift and click each additional object you want to include, or drag a selection box around a group of items. This works for shapes, sticky notes, text boxes, and cards, and is especially useful when tidying up boards created from /guides/miro/create-a-flowchart or /guides/miro/create-a-mind-map.

  2. Step 2

    Open the alignment toolbar

    Once two or more objects are selected, a floating toolbar appears next to your selection. Click Align objects in that toolbar to open the alignment menu.

  3. Step 3

    Apply an alignment option

    The menu offers Align left, Align horizontally, Align right, Align top, Align vertically and Align bottom. Click the one that matches how you want the objects positioned, such as Align top to line up their top edges. Miro instantly repositions every selected object.

  4. Step 4

    Try a different alignment option

    Open Align objects again and pick another option, such as Align vertically to center the objects on one horizontal line or Align bottom to line up their bottom edges. Each click repositions every selected object at once.

  5. Step 5

    Move an object by hand

    You can also drag a single object to a new spot and release it, then re-select the group and use Align objects again to tidy it up.

  6. Step 6

    Distribute spacing evenly

    After aligning objects along one axis, open Align objects and click Distribute horizontally or Distribute vertically to make the gaps between each item equal. Distribute is only available with three or more objects selected. This keeps rows and columns looking consistent, which matters most on dense boards like a user journey map.

  7. Step 7

    Group the objects to lock the layout

    With the objects selected, click Group objects in the floating toolbar, or press Cmd + G (Mac) or Ctrl + G (Windows), so the arrangement stays intact if someone accidentally drags one piece. Grouped objects move together, which is helpful when you plan to reuse the layout in /guides/miro/create-a-presentation.

Why this matters

You're building a diagram or workshop board and your shapes, notes, or cards are scattered unevenly, making it hard for teammates to follow. Aligning objects cleans up the visual hierarchy instantly, so your board reads clearly whether you're presenting it live or sharing it async.

Frequently asked questions

  • Can I align objects in Miro on the free plan?

    Yes. We used Align objects, Distribute and Group on a Free plan board while capturing this guide.

  • How do I align more than two objects at once?

    Select all the objects you want to align by shift-clicking each one or dragging a selection box around them, then use the Align objects menu in the floating toolbar.

  • What's the difference between align and distribute?

    Align positions objects along a shared edge or center line, while distribute makes the gaps between objects equal. Distribute needs three or more objects selected; with two it is greyed out.

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