Transform shortcuts

Transform shortcuts

Transform shortcuts

The following shortcuts can be used when you are using the Transform tool to manipulate vectors or relief clipart.

Scale and size shortcuts

Function

Shortcut

Leave behind a copy of the selected object in its original position.

Ctrl+drag

Resize an object relative to its Transform Origin.

Alt+drag

Temporarily unlink the dimensions in the Scale and Size area.

Shift+drag

 

Move shortcuts

Function

Shortcut

Leave a copy of the selected object in its original position.

Ctrl+drag

Restrict movement to the X and Y axes.

Alt+drag

Temporarily disable snapping.

Shift+drag

 

Rotate shortcuts

Function

Shortcut

Leave behind a copy of the selected object in its original position.

Ctrl+drag

Rotate object in 15 degree increments.

Alt+drag

Temporarily disable snapping.

Shift+drag

 

Shear shortcuts

Function

Shortcut

Leave a copy of the selected object in its original position.

Ctrl+drag

Temporarily disable snapping.

Shift+drag

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