How might I efficiently resize/reposition Microsoft Visio 2013 shapes, across different pages? Is editing them one-by-one the only way?
For example, I have 28 pages, each with a text box which I want to have the same x/y position and height/width.
I tried selecting the object, on page 1, selecting format painter, then applying it to the object, on page 2, but that failed to resize/reposition.
I resolved via a Macro, which performed five steps (assuming Size & Position Task Pane showing):
Additional details, via Microsoft https://support.office.com/en-us/article/Record-macros-in-Visio-05c29ac5-922d-4fd4-8d60-8e2ccd3ecc5a :
On the Developer tab, click Record Macro. (If you don’t see the Developer tab, see “Show the Developer tab” below.)
Macros commands
In the Macro name box, type a name for the macro.
In the Shortcut key box, type a shortcut key that can be used with the CTRL key to run the macro.
In the Store macro in box, click the document in which you want to store the macro.
In the Description box, type a description for the macro.
Click OK to begin recording the macro.
Perform the actions you want to include in your macro. On the Developer tab, use Pause Recording if needed.
When you record a macro, you can use the mouse to click commands and options, and to work with shapes and objects in drawings.
To stop recording your macro, click Stop Recording on the Developer tab.
You can also pause or resume macro recording using the Recording toolbar.
To view the resulting code, on the Tools menu, point to Macros, click Macros, click the macro name, and then click Edit.
SHOW THE DEVELOPER TAB
Click the File tab and then click Options.
Click Customize Ribbon.
Under Customize the Ribbon and under Main Tabs, select the Developer check box.
The Developer tab appears at the end of the ribbon opposite the File tab.
