Using the Transform paletteThe Transform palette displays information about the location, size, and orientation of one or more selected objects. By typing new values, you can modify the selected objects or their pattern fills, or both. You can also change the transformation reference point and lock the object's proportions. All values in the palette refer to the bounding boxes of the objects except for the X and Y values, which refer to the selected reference point. You can also use commands in the Transform palette menu to control whether an object's strokes and patterns scale with the object. For general information on using palettes, see Using palettes. ![]() Transform palette A. Reference point locator B. Palette menu C. Lock proportions icon
To use the Transform palette:
Note: When Transform Pattern Only is selected, a warning icon For more information about using the Transform palette to resize or reshape objects or patterns, see Scaling objects with the Transform palette and Shearing with the Transform palette; to move objects with the palette, see Moving objects; to rotate objects with the palette, see Rotating objects. Note: To ensure that values entered in the Transform palette (and Info palette) include stroke weight and effects, choose Edit > Preferences > General (Windows) or Illustrator > Preferences > General (Mac OS), select Use Preview Bounds, and click OK. |