How to scale an object from the center in PhotoshopCC

[Bronte222]

I used to be able to scale an object proportionally from the center out by using shift + option. Since the new version of Photoshop came out, those quick keys have changed and will now distort the object. I can only scale the object proportionally by using shift, but if the object is large, I have to keep moving it as I scale it, rather than keeping it centered in one place. Are there new quick keys I can use to do this? It was very handy!

[davescm]

Hi

I am unaware of a change. Shift+Opt is still listed as the shortcut for constrain and transform from centre.  I use Windows 10 and the equivalent Shift+Alt still works here on CC2017.1.1

What version of Photoshop are you using and what operating system?

Dave

[Bronte222]

I'm using a brand-new Macbook Pro with Sierra. And yes, I do use a Wacom tablet but I usually scale things with my mouse.

[davescm]

Hi

I don't think it was use of the pen to scale, rather the hijacking of the Opt key by the driver

Dave

[Bronte222]

Interesting...I do have an older Wacom tablet, but I'm okay with using the mouse for this function anyway. I usually go back and forth between the mouse and pen.

[Semaphoric · Accepted solution]

Are you using a Wacom tablet? There was a thread about this issue several weeks ago: Scaling from center anchor point???

[davescm]

Nice one Semaphoric - I'd forgotten about that thread

Dave

[Bronte222]

Wow, Semaphoric--you're a genius!! I just realized I WAS scaling from my Wacom tablet and that's when the shift + option distorted the text. But when I used my mouse, it works fine. In both Illustrator and Photoshop. Thanks so much!!