Graphics Programs Reference
In-Depth Information
The dX indicates the distance moved along the x axis (horizontally), and dY indicates
the distance moved along the y axis (vertically).
Note
You can also choose Edit > Preferences > Smart Guides (Windows) or
Illustrator > Preferences > Smart Guides (Mac OS) and deselect the
Measurement Labels option to turn off just the measurement labels when
Smart Guides are on.
5.
With the text group still selected, choose Object > Arrange > Bring To Front, to bring
the text on top of the other content on the artboard.
6.
Click away from the artwork to deselect it, and then choose File > Save.
Transforming with the Free Transform tool
The Free Transform tool ( ) is a multipurpose tool that allows you to distort an object,
combining functions like moving, scaling, shearing, rotating, and distorting (perspective or
free). The Free Transform tool is also touch-enabled, which means you can control
transformation using touch controls on certain devices. For more information on touch
controls, see the sidebar at the end of this section.
1.
Choose 2 Envelope from the Artboard Navigation menu in the lower-left corner of the
Document window.
2.
Click to select the bicycle on the artboard with the Selection tool ( ).
3.
Select the Free Transform tool ( ) in the Tools panel.
After selecting the Free Transform tool, the Free Transform widget appears in the
Document window. This widget, which is free-floating and can be repositioned,
contains options to change how the Free Transform tool works. By default, the Free
Transform tool allows you to move, shear, rotate, and scale objects. By selecting other
options, like Perspective Distort, you can change how the tool transforms content.
