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Working with nested objects
Nested objects are objects in groups within larger groups. You can manipulate them just as you
would any other group.
To nest an object or group within an existing group:
1
Select an object or group that you want to nest.
2
Hold down Shift as you select the group into which you want to nest the selection.
3
Select Modify > Group.
You can apply the Group command up to 20 times in succession to nest objects within a
group, or to combine groups within a larger group. Multiple nested groups can significantly
increase printing time and complexity.
Note: The actual nesting limit is 28, but certain objects such as inline graphics (see Chapter 8, “Using Type,” on
page 233) and paste insides might contain nested objects and therefore may account for more than one
nest level.
To subselect an object within a nested group:
1
Do one of the following:
•
With the Pointer tool selected, hold down Alt (Windows) or Option (Macintosh) and click an
object within the nested group.
•
Click the Subselect tool and click an object.
2
To add objects to the subselection, press Shift as you subselect.