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title: Move Shapes in the Universal Model Editor
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createdAt: 2026-06-09T13:38:48.616Z
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Once placed on the canvas in the Universal Model Editor, shapes can easily be moved.

To move a shape on the canvas:

1. Click the shape you want to move.
2. You can use one of the following three ways to move the shape:
3. Drag the shape anywhere on the canvas.
4. Move the shape using the arrow keys on your keyboard.
5. Change the X Offset and Y Offset of the shape under the Format Shape tab in the Utility Panel.

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When you move a shape on the canvas in the Universal Model Editor, all shapes inside the container will move along with it.
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