Adobe Illustrator Object Selection and Transformation 3

Question 1

Holding which key while dragging with the Selection tool creates a duplicate of the object?

Accepted Answer

Alt (Option)

Answer

Alt/Option-dragging duplicates the object as you move it.

Question 2

Which command repeats the last transformation, including duplication offsets?

Accepted Answer

Object > Transform > Transform Again

Answer

Transform Again (Ctrl/Cmd+D) repeats the previous transformation.

Question 3

What does holding Shift do while scaling an object with the bounding box?

Accepted Answer

Constrains proportions

Answer

Shift constrains the scaling to maintain proportions.

Question 4

Which tool lets you set a custom reference point before rotating an object?

Accepted Answer

Rotate tool

Answer

With the Rotate tool you click to place the pivot, then drag to rotate.

Question 5

Holding Alt (Option) and clicking with the Rotate tool does what?

Accepted Answer

Sets the pivot and opens the Rotate dialog

Answer

Alt/Option-click sets the reference point and opens the numeric Rotate dialog.

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