Automatically move layers when editing text

Hello,
I was wondering if it would be possible to do the following:
I have multiple layers next to each other like so:
{text1} {vector-image} {text2}
Between each layer is a specific amount of space. I want to be able to edit {text1} and let {vector-image} and {text2} automatically move to the right when the text becomes longer, and move to the left when shorter.
It makes editing my project a lot easier than just re-doing the distance amount between each layer.
Is this possible ?
(Please let me know when you need more information)

Is it possible?
Yes.
Is it easy?
Yes. But only if you are really good with expressions.
With expressions (which are basically JavaSript) you can tell your comp and your layers where they should align with each other. I'm not sure if you are familiar with expressions or not but if not (as it sounds by reading your question) you should start with those links:
https://helpx.adobe.com/after-effects/using/expression-basics.html
MotionScript.com - main page
After Effects Expressions

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