Transforming and Distorting Objects > Transforming objects > Using the Transform tools

 

Using the Transform tools

Transformation tools comprise the following:

Rotate applies two-dimensional rotations.

Scale enlarges or reduces objects.

Skew slants an object along a specified axis.

Reflect flips an object.

To transform a selected object using the Transform tools:

1

Click a transformation tool in the Tools panel.

2

Place the pointer at the spot that will be the center of transformation.

On the Macintosh, Control-click to set the center of transformation as the center of the object.

3

Drag to transform the object.

Drag farther away from the point of transformation for greater control over the transformation.

Shift-drag constrains the transformation to 45° increments relative to the current constrain angle (Modify > Constrain).