---
title: "Rearrange Properties (Whitespace on Edges) - Lasernet Form Editor"
slug: "rearrange-properties-whitespace-on-edges"
description: "Whitespace is handled for the left and right edges of the output rearrange. The Before and After columns refer to the left and right rearrange edges. "
tags: ["Form Editor", "Lasernet Core 11", "Rearranges "]
updated: 2026-03-06T08:27:36Z
published: 2026-03-06T08:27:36Z
canonical: "kb.lasernetgroup.com/rearrange-properties-whitespace-on-edges"
---

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# Rearrange Properties (Whitespace on Edges)

**Applies to:** Lasernet 9

Whitespace is handled for the left and right edges of the output rearrange. The Before and **After** columns refer to the left and right rearrange edges. This option retains whitespace introduced by automatic new lines and can be useful when applied in conjunction with background and border. When merging input rearranges to the same output line, you can use the trim setting to remove any extra spaces. You have three options for controlling whitespaces:

- **Trim** (default) removes all edge whitespaces, shrinking the output rearrange box as much as possible.
- **Pad** inserts one or more characters, usually periods or hyphens, starting from the rearrange contents to the edge.
- **Keep** ensures that no whitespace is removed, making the output reflect the input in detail.

> [!NOTE]
> Note
> 
> This article describes a software version that is no longer supported. Although the software will no longer receive updates or technical support, existing documentation, such as this article, will be retained for reference purposes but will no longer be updated. If you have any questions, contact [Lasernet Support](https://support.lasernetgroup.com/new-ticket).

## Exercise

Download and import the attached configuration called **07. Rearrange Properties (Whitespace on Edges) in Lasernet Developer 9**. Afterward, navigate to the **Forms** section, and then open the **Sample** form.

1. Add a new Rearrange similar to the one illustrated in the following image:

![](https://cdn.document360.io/c831ef63-c6b3-48ee-b443-3e33644e4e2e/Images/Documentation/1628081814095.png)

1. Set the **X** position to **30** and **Y** to **40**.
2. Set **Text horizontal alignment** to **Left** (default).
3. For **Whitespace on edges**, set **After** to **Pad** and specify a padding character as **Period** (default).

![](https://cdn.document360.io/c831ef63-c6b3-48ee-b443-3e33644e4e2e/Images/Documentation/1628081813697.png)

> [!NOTE]
> Note
> 
> The **Pad** setting allows inserting one or more characters, usually periods or hyphens, starting from the rearrange contents to the edge.

1. Copy the Rearrange and paste its two instances to have a similar case illustrated in the following image:

![](https://cdn.document360.io/c831ef63-c6b3-48ee-b443-3e33644e4e2e/Images/Documentation/image-13OEG4Q5.png)

1. For the second Rearrange, located in the middle of the page, edit the properties by setting T**ext horizontal alignment** to **Center**.
2. For **Whitespace on edges**, set **Before** to **Pad** and specify the **Pad** character as **Period** (default).

![](https://cdn.document360.io/c831ef63-c6b3-48ee-b443-3e33644e4e2e/Images/Documentation/image-0JHJLBQ1.png)

1. For the third Rearrange, taking a low position on the page, edit the **Whitespace on edges** setting by specifying the **Pad** character for **After** as **Underscore**.

![](https://cdn.document360.io/c831ef63-c6b3-48ee-b443-3e33644e4e2e/Images/Documentation/image-O8SY5SY3.png)

Each Rearrange now includes periods and underscores starting from the Rearrange contents to the edge(s).

![](https://cdn.document360.io/c831ef63-c6b3-48ee-b443-3e33644e4e2e/Images/Documentation/image-ANFPC2W3.png)

> [!NOTE]
> Note
> 
> By selecting the **Keep** radio button, you can ensure that no whitespace is removed and ensure that the output reflects the input in details. This is often used when working with **TEXT** as an input format.

![](https://cdn.document360.io/c831ef63-c6b3-48ee-b443-3e33644e4e2e/Images/Documentation/image-HSDMNGB8.png)

## Attachments

- [07.-Rearrange-Properties-Whitespaces.lnconfigx](https://cdn.document360.io/c831ef63-c6b3-48ee-b443-3e33644e4e2e/Images/Documentation/07.-Rearrange-Properties-Whitespaces.lnconfigx)