# X Origin

## Introduction

The `X Origin` variable controls the point which an object is positioned by. By default the `X Origin` is `Left`. `X Origin` is shown visually as a white "X" in the editor.

<figure><img src="/files/MfBodo2uV5y20wosH2KA" alt=""><figcaption><p>ColoredRectangle with an <code>X Origin</code> of <code>Left</code></p></figcaption></figure>

## Left

The following image shows a [ColoredRectangle](/gum/gum-tool/gum-elements/coloredrectangle.md) with its `X Origin` set to `Left`:

![Colored Rectangle with X Origin set to Left](/files/ptPtHL3ojpB21dSfdXOL)

## Center

The following image shows a ColoredRectangle with its `X Origin` set to `Center`:

![ColoredRectangle with X Origin set to Center](/files/CuKG8Bsl1rA3iKLiUctp)

## Right

The following image shows a ColoredRectangle with its `X Origin` set to `Right`:

![ColoredRectangle with its X Origin set to Right](/files/mRJHKsv0groKsUHcduvp)


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