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Setting layer size


    By default, a layer appears at 100% of its original size in the Layer window. Change the scale of a layer over time by dragging the layer's handles in the Composition window or by changing the Scale property values in the Timeline window. You can scale the layer partially or completely outside the frame. When you scale, the layer is scaled around its anchor point. For more information, see Setting and animating an anchor point.

To scale a layer by dragging in the Composition window:

    Do one of the following:

    • To scale proportionally, hold down Shift as you drag any layer handle.
    • To scale freely, drag a corner layer handle.
    • To scale one dimension only, drag a side layer handle.

To scale a layer by nudging it 1%:

    Select a layer and then hold down Alt (Windows) or Option (Mac OS) as you press + or - on the numeric keypad.

To scale a layer by nudging it 10%:

    Select a layer and then hold down Alt+Shift (Windows) or Option+Shift (Mac OS) as you press + or - on the numeric keypad.