# Changing the NS/EW Position of an Element

You can use the Camera View window or the Properties tab to change the NS/EW position of an element.

To change the NS/EW position of an element:

1. Select the element you want to reposition using one of the following methods:

- Select the element in the Timeline window.
- Select Tools > Sceneplanning Tools > Select or click the Select tool on the Scene Operation Tools toolbar and click the element in the Camera View window.

2. To change the NS/EW position, you have the following choices:

- To use the mouse to change the NS/EW position, move the pointer over the element so that it changes to and drag the element to its new position.
- To nudge selected elements, you can also use the arrow keys. Press [Shift] if you want to move the element in larger increments.
- To use an exact NS/EW position, type the values in the first Offset fields in the Properties dialog box (select Window > Show Properties).

- To change the NS position, type the offset value in the left field followed by its direction (N for north or S for south).
- To change the EW position, type the offset value in the right field followed by its direction (E for east or W for west).

See Also
Selecting Elements
Changing the FB Position of an Element
Defining an Element’s Layering Order
Showing/Hiding Elements
Zooming and Panning View Windows