How to align / format elements ON the layout??

[KyraMouse]

I know this question highlights me as extremely new to QuarkXPress. I understand how to align / format individual characters and paragraphs using the Style menu or Measurements palatte. okay, no problem.
What i can't figure out is how to simply format a text box (or line) or a picture box ON the document itself.
For example, I'm working on a very simple design that's 8.5 inches wide. I want to be sure my line text paths are correctly centered at that 4.25" halfway point. ( I keep searching for the "align objects" command that i'd used w/ PageMaker.)
I need to know how to align elements *themselves*, not just the characters inside.
Thanks ever so!!
KM

 

[Zelandakh]

Use guides. From the left or top ruler, drag across / down and you'll take a guide with you. Drop the guide at either the left / right / top / bottom of the element.

Then use this to align the box. All new boxes can be put near the guide and they align easily.

Not explained myself well, but hope you get the idea....

 

[GeorgeMack]

Align objects: select objects using the item (4-arrow) tool, then select the Align Objects command from the menu, or hold down Command-Comma (Mac keys) to bring up the box. Choose horizontal and vertical alignment methods and click OK. (Groups will be aligned as if they are one object, so you may have to ungroup first if you need to adjust them.)

 

[Zelandakh]

apols, I misread the post and thought you didn't want to use align. Have re read it and see you couldn't find align...

 

[KyraMouse]

Thanks a million you guys. Found the align - i'm off and running!

K.M.