User Guide

Transforming and distorting selected objects and selections 23
Flipping objects
You can flip an object across its vertical or horizontal axis without moving its relative position on
the canvas.
To flip a selected object:
• Choose Modify > Transform > Flip Horizontal or Flip Vertical.
Skewing objects
Skewing an object transforms it by slanting it along the horizontal or vertical axis, or both axes.
To skew a selected object:
1 Do one of the following to display the transform handles:
■ Choose the Skew tool.
■ Choose Modify > Transform > Skew.
2 Drag a handle to skew the object.
3 Double-click inside the window or press Enter to remove the transform handles.
To achieve the illusion of perspective:
• Drag a corner point.
Distorting objects
You change the size and proportions of an object by dragging a selection handle with the
Distort tool.
To distort a selected object:
1 Do one of the following to display the transform handles:
■ Choose the Distort tool.
■ Choose Modify > Transform > Distort.
2 Drag a handle to distort the object.
3 Double-click inside the window or press Enter to apply your changes.