Adobe 29180155 - Photoshop Elements 4.0 User Manual page 177

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.
Do one of the following to specify the scale amount:
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• To maintain the relative proportions (avoiding image distortion) as you scale, click the Maintain Aspect Ratio
button in the options bar, and then drag a corner handle. Alternatively, press Shift as you drag a corner handle.
To scale only the height or the width, drag a side handle.
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• Enter a percentage for the Width, Height, or both in the options bar. To scale both dimensions proportionately,
click the Maintain Aspect Ratio button
Do one of the following:
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To apply the transformation, double-click inside the bounding box, click the Commit button
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To cancel the transformation, click the Cancel button
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Scaling proportionally by dragging the corner with the scaling icon
See also
"To freely transform an item" on page 173
To skew or distort an item
Skewing applies a vertical or horizontal slant to an item. Distorting stretches an item.
In the Editor, select the photo, layer, selection, or shape you want to transform.
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Choose Image > Transform > Skew or Image > Transform > Distort. If you are transforming a shape with the
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shape tool selected, choose Image > Transform Shape > Skew or Image > Transform Shape > Distort.
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.
Drag a handle to skew or distort the bounding box.
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Do one of the following:
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To apply the transformation, double-click inside the bounding box, click the Commit button
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To cancel the transformation, click the Cancel button
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in the options bar.
, or press Esc.
, or press Esc.
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, or press Return.
, or press Return.
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