By grouping objects together, you can control them as a single entity - useful when you need to move or align or duplicate several objects at once.

To group objects:

• Select the objects that you wish to group by holding down the SHIFT key and clicking each object or by drawing a marquee around them.
• Select Group from the Edit menu or click the Group tool button on the toolbar.
• One set of black handles appears around the group.

To separate the group of objects:

• Click on the group to select it.
• Select Ungroup from the Edit menu or click the Ungroup tool button on the toolbar.