Adobe 29180155 User Guide - Page 177

ADOBE PHOTOSHOP ELEMENTS 4.0 172 User Guide 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 Do one of the following to specify the scale amount: • 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. • Enter a percentage for the Width, Height, or both in the options bar. To scale both dimensions proportionately, click the Maintain Aspect Ratio button in the options bar. 4 Do one of the following: • To apply the transformation, double-click inside the bounding box, click the Commit button , or press Return. • To cancel the transformation, click the Cancel button , or press Esc. 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. 1 In the Editor, select the photo, layer, selection, or shape you want to transform. 2 Choose Image > Transform > Skew or Image > Transform > Distort. If you are transforming a shape with the 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. 3 Drag a handle to skew or distort the bounding box. 4 Do one of the following: • To apply the transformation, double-click inside the bounding box, click the Commit button , or press Return. • To cancel the transformation, click the Cancel button , or press Esc.