Specify the spacing between text objects

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In this example,

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the spacing between the text objects did not change only the alignment was altered,

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but you can adjust the spacing as well

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on the quick access toolbar,

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click undo,

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then click the text align tool again,

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select all of the text objects,

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press enter

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and then select the topmost text object as the text

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to which you want to align the other text.

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Then right click and choose options.

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The program displays a list of options.

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You can distribute the text evenly

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set a spacing value.

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Maintain the current vertical spacing, which is the default

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or maintain the current horizontal spacing.

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Choose distribute

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the program prompts you to pick a second point

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again, make sure that polar tracking is toggled on,

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then move the cursor until it snaps into a 270 degree alignment.

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Now as you move the cursor,

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the text is aligned along the left margin

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and equally spaced

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the spacing between the text changes. As you move the cursor

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when you are satisfied with the spacing,

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click to align the text

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undo the changes and look at another option.

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Click the text align tool again,

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select all of the text objects,

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press enter,

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select the top most text object

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and then right click and choose options

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this time, choose set spacing

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the program prompts you to set the spacing.

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You can either enter a value or pick two points,

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type 1.5.

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And press enter

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the program prompts you to pick a second point

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again. Make sure that polar tracking is toggled on,

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then move the cursor until it snaps into a 270 degree alignment

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and click

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this time, the text is aligned so that all of the text is left justified.

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And the spacing between each text object is exactly 1.5 units.