In an interactive whiteboard for classroom, the alignment feature is mainly used to arrange objects (such as text boxes, graphics, etc.) according to specific rules to make the content more neat, beautiful, and organized.

Common alignment methods and how to do it.

Horizontal alignment.

• Left:This can usually be done by selecting multiple objects that need to be aligned, and then selecting "Align Left" in the alignment tool options of the whiteboard software. This adjusts the left edge of the selected object to the same vertical line. For example, when displaying paragraph headings in multiple text boxes, use left-alignment to make the left side of the heading look uniform.
• Center Alignment (Horizontal):The procedure is similar to Align Left, select the object and click on the "Align Horizontally to Center" option. It causes the selected objects to be horizontally referenced to the center axis of the whiteboard, with the left and right sides equally apart. This is useful for example, when creating a symmetrical graphic combination or placing a title in the center of a whiteboard.
• Right Alignment:Similarly, use the Align Right tool with the object selected to align the right edge of the selected object to the same vertical line. When creating a table or presenting data, right-alignment can make the right edge of the data neat and easy to see and compare.

Align vertically:

• Top Alignment:With multiple objects selected, selecting the Snap to Top feature will adjust the top edges of the objects to the same horizontal line. This feature can be used when there are multiple graphics or text boxes of different heights that need to be aligned to the top.
• Vertically Centered:This is done by selecting the object and applying the Align Vertically to Center tool. It allows the object to be vertically aligned with the center level of the whiteboard, with the top and bottom sides at an equal distance. This alignment is handy for content that needs to be symmetrically distributed in the center area of the whiteboard.
• Bottom Alignment:With multiple objects selected, selecting the Snap to Top feature will adjust the top edges of the objects to the same horizontal line. This feature can be used when there are multiple graphics or text boxes of different heights that need to be aligned to the top.

Distribution alignment (evenly spaced space)

• Horizontal Distribution Alignment:With three or more objects selected, use the Align Horizontally feature to distribution. This causes the objects to be arranged horizontally at equal spacing. For example, you can use this feature if you want to arrange multiple icons or small shapes on a whiteboard with the same horizontal spacing between them.
• Vertical Distribution Alignment:Similar to Horizontal Distribution Alignment, but operates in the vertical direction. When multiple objects are selected, Vertical Distribution Alignment is applied, and the objects are arranged vertically at equal spacing. For example, when creating a multi-layered graphic or text list, make the vertical spacing between the layers even.

Different brands and types of smart board for teaching software may have slight differences in the steps and specific names of the alignment features, but the basic alignment principles and methods are similar.