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Scaling
Scaling an object enlarges or reduces it
horizontally (along the x axis), vertically
(along the y axis), or both horizontally
and vertically, relative to the point of
origin you designate. The default point
of origin is the object’s center point.
See also Scaling each object in a
selection .
To scale by dragging:
1
Select the object you want to scale.
2
Select the scale tool .
3
Choose one of two options:
• Select the object, and drag to resize
it around the center point.
Vertical Horizontal Both