Operation Manual

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Editing photos
Last updated 9/13/2015
Freely transform an item
The Free Transform command lets you apply transformations (rotating, scaling, skewing, distorting, and perspective)
in one step. Instead of choosing different commands, you simply hold down a key on your keyboard to switch between
transformation types.
1 In the Edit workspace, select the item you want to transform.
2 Choose Image > Transform > Free Transform. If you are transforming a shape, choose Image > Transform Shape >
Free Transform Shape.
Note: If you select a photo that is a Background layer (such as a photo imported from a camera or scanner), you are
given the option of turning it into a regular layer so that you can transform it.
3 (Optional) To change the point around which the item rotates, click a square on the reference point locator in
the options bar.
4 Do one or more of the following to transform the object:
• To scale, drag any handle of the bounding box. To scale the width and height proportionally, either press Shift as
you drag a corner handle, or select Constrain Proportions in the options bar, and then drag a corner handle.
• To rotate, move the pointer outside of the bounding box and drag. When positioned outside the bounding box,
the pointer becomes a curved, two-sided arrow
. Press Shift and drag to constrain the rotation to 15°
increments.
• To distort, press Ctrl (Command in Mac OS), and drag any handle. When positioned over a handle, the pointer
becomes a gray arrowhead
.
• To skew, press Ctrl+Shift (Command+Shift in Mac OS) and drag a handle in the middle of any side of the
bounding box. When positioned over a side handle, the pointer becomes a gray arrowhead with a small double
arrow
.
• To apply perspective, press Ctrl+Alt+Shift (Command+Option+Shift), and drag a corner handle. When
positioned over a corner handle, the pointer becomes a gray arrowhead
.
5 Do one of the following:
• To commit the transformation, double-click inside the bounding box, and then click the Commit button , or
press Enter.
• To cancel the transformation, click the Cancel button , or press Esc.
Apply a transformation to a Background layer
Before you can apply transformations to the Background layer, you need to convert it into a regular layer.
1 In the Edit workspace, select the Background layer in the Layers panel.
2 Convert the background.
3 Apply the transformation.
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