Shift+Option to duplicate?

[rogershuff]

I have searched for this (maybe I missed it). Option+mouse drag duplicates but for me it is imprecise. In InDesign, Shift+option+a cursor key (no mouse) duplicates an object and offsets the dupe from the original but keeps its alignment with the original (either vertically or horizontally, depending which key I use). I use this a lot to duplicate (say) a line that I'd like to align with another without any mousing. Maybe there's another key combo I'm missing to do this?

[walt.farrell]

Cmd+drag will duplicate.

Opt+drag will duplicate and ignore Snapping.

Cmd+J will duplicate. At that point, you could use the Move Tool and the arrow keys to move the object. There's another current topic that indicates that Shift+drag will maintain horizontal or vertical alignment (so, perhaps, Cmd+J then Shift+drag?) but I haven't played with it yet.

[rogershuff]

Thanks, Walt. That would work - just one extra keystroke. Helpful.

[walt.farrell]

You're welcome.