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Defining the point of origin


    All transformation actions perform their functions in relation to some fixed point on or around the object. This fixed point is called the point of origin. The default point of origin is the object's center point. For example, you can drag an object to rotate it around its center, or you can set a new point of origin and then drag to rotate around it. You can also click a point of origin that you have set, and then drag it to a new position.

To reset the point of origin:

  1. Select the object you want to transform.
  2. Select the transform tool you want to use (such as rotate or scale), and click the artboard to set the new point.
  3. Object scaled from center (left) and from new point of origin (right)
    Object scaled from center (left) and from new point of origin (right)