Scaling objects with the Transform palette


    The Transform palette lets you scale an object by defining a new width, height, or both. Objects scale relative to their center point or you can change the reference point in the palette. You can also control whether strokes, effects, or pattern fills scale.

To scale with the Transform palette:

  1. Select the object.
  2. In the Transform palette, click the lock proportions button Lock proportions icon adjacent to the Width and Height text boxes to maintain the object's proportions. A black line connects the width and height values when the proportions are locked.
  3. To scale the weight of the object's stroked paths and any size-related effects in addition to the object, choose Scale Strokes & Effects from the Transform palette menu.
  4. If the object uses a pattern fill, choose any of the following options from the Transform palette menu:
    • Transform Object Only to scale the object and not the pattern.
    • Transform Pattern Only to scale the pattern and not the object.
    • Transform Both to scale both the object and its pattern.
  5. Do one of the following:
    • To scale the object relative to the object's center point, enter a new value in the Width or Height text box, or both.
    • To scale the object relative to a handle on the object's bounding box, select a handle on the reference point locator Reference point locator in the Transform palette, and then enter a new value in the Width or Height text box, or both.

    For more information, see Using the Transform palette.