You can quickly duplicate one or more selected objects at precise intervals on the page, e.g. to create a series of horizontal rules down a page.

1. Select the object, objects, or group you want to duplicate.

2. Choose Duplicate from the Object menu. The Duplicate Selected Objects dialog box appears. Units of measure are as in the Preferences dialog box.

3. Type the number of duplicates in the How Many box.

4. Type the distance in the Horizontal Offset box. Positive numbers place duplicates to the right, negative numbers place them to the left.

5. Type the distance in the Vertical Offset box. Positive numbers move duplicates down, negative numbers move them up.

6. Click OK.

TIP! A fast way to add rules down a form is to create the first rule and align it with the first line of text where you need a blank. Then specify the number of rules you want, and type the amount of text leading as the Vertical Offset space (Preferences must be set to picas or points). Leave the Horizontal Offset box empty. Click OK to create the blank lines on your form, and resize lines as needed.