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I have the following layers:
Which look like this:
Now, I want to align the text within the rounded rectangle both horizontally and vertically. However, it seems I can only do it vertically. If I tap the fifth button below:
That is, "Align horizontal centers", the text will be aligned to the artboard itself and not the rounded rectangle.
I figured it out: you have to select the layer you want to center and then hold CMD on Mac/ CTRL on Win + click on the target layer.
Both layers should look highlighted:
Tapping "Align horizontal centers" will now correctly center the text within the shape and not the artboard.
