Change Default "Align to:" In Settings?

[GregoryOR]

In other apps, I am used to aligning all selected objects to the first one selected. I know I can do that using the align panel, but it's a bit of a PITA to use. I would much rather have all my alignment tools automatically align to the first selected object. Is there no way to change the default behavior so I can just use the buttons in the toolbar rather than the annoying panel?

Thanks,

Gregory

[lepr]

A key object can be nominated for the alignment. After at least two objects have been selected, opt/alt-click (in the view or Layers Panel) one of them to mark it as key - its highlight will be thickened in the view and become brighter in the Layers Panel.