The Scale tool can scale or adjust the size of items. This tool includes a Copy option which allows you to create a copy of the item to be scaled while keeping the original element unchanged.
To scale items:
- Go To Transform > Scale.
- Select Type to access the Scale Mode menu.
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Choose a uniform type:
- Uniform – Scales an object with a center point adjustment handle in all directions proportionally.
- Non-uniform – Scales an object in any direction with different proportions along axes. You can define a center point for the scale by adjusting the gizmo center location.
- Select the item you want to scale.
- If applicable, drag the gizmo center
to your preferred location.
Note: The gizmo center is the center point of the scale. -
Optional: To scale a copy of your selection rather than the original, select Copy
.
Note: The Copy badgeappears as blue when selected.
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Adjust the scale of the selection using these methods:
- Drag the handle
.
- Select the handle to enter a scale percentage on the numpad.
- Drag the handle
- To finish, select an empty area of the grid.
Learn more by watching the video below: