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Using the Tools palette (Tools palette)


    RESULT

    ACTION

    Selection tool: Selects, moves, and resizes layers, masks, and controls

    V

    Rotation tool: Rotates layers in the Composition window

    W

    Camera tools (3D): Orbit, Track XY, and Track Z

    C, or Shift Key + C to cycle through tools

    Rectangle tool or Oval tool: Draws a rectangular or elliptical mask in the Layer window; double-click to reset the mask

    Q, or Shift Key + Q to toggle between tools

    Pen tool: Edits Bezier masks, motion paths, and Value graphs

    G

    Pan Behind tool: Moves a layer behind a mask, or moves the anchor point without moving the layer

    Y

    Hand tool: Scrolls window to reveal areas beyond window edge; hold down spacebar to use Hand tool in any window

    H, or hold down spacebar

    Zoom tool: Magnifies (or reduces using Option Key) an area of a page

    Z

    Command Key Command Shift Key Shift Option Key Option Command Shift Option Key