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Transforming selected objects


    You can transform selected objects--that is, change their size, shape, and orientation by selecting one or more objects and then applying various transformation actions on them. For example, you can change the angle of an object by rotating it.

    To transform an object, you can use the free transform tool, individual transformation tools, or the Transform palette:

    • Use the free transform tool to rotate, scale, reflect, shear, and distort objects quickly.
    • Use the transformation tools to change the size, shape, and orientation of selected objects. The transformation tools are the rotate tool, scale tool, reflect tool, and shear tool. You can also use individual transform dialog boxes to specify numeric values, to preview the transformation before applying it, and to select other transformation options.
    • Use the Transform palette to modify selected objects by changing information in the palette. (See Using the Transform palette.)

    As you transform objects, keep the following in mind:

    • Transformation dialog boxes and commands can be opened for selected objects by using context-sensitive menus. To display context-sensitive menus, hold down the right mouse button (Windows) or Control-click (Mac OS).
    • You can transform selected objects by using the bounding box. (See Using the bounding box.)

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