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# Distribute (New!)

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Click the save icon at any time to save your current parameters as the new defaults.
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Select three or more layers (Auto) or two or more layers (Manual), then click the horizontal or vertical distribute target to evenly space them.

## Type

* Auto: Distributes layers evenly between the first and last layer in the selection. Requires three or more layers.
* Manual: Spaces layers using a fixed pixel gap between each layer's bounds.

## Spacing

* The pixel gap between layers when Type is set to Manual.