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Sizing, shaping, and rotating vector objects
You can transform vector objects and vector text interactively. For
example, you can drag the handles on a bounding box to size, shape,
or rotate objects. You can also transform vector objects by editing their
nodes. For more information, see “Working with nodes” on page 564.
You can also size vector object to make them the same width, height,
or both.
To size and shape a vector object
Edit workspace
1 On the Tools toolbar, choose the Pick tool .
2 Select the object.
3 Perform any of the steps in the following table.
To rotate vector objects
Edit workspace
1 On the Tools toolbar, choose the Pick tool .
2 Select an object.
To Do the follo wing
Size a vector object Drag a corner or edge handle.
If you want to resize while changing
the current proportions, right-click
and drag a handle.
Change perspective symmetrically Hold down Shift, and drag a corner
handle.
Shear a vector object Hold down Shift, and drag a side
handle.
Distort a vector object
Hold down Ctrl + Shift, and drag a
handle.
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