How to scale an object from the center in PhotoshopCC

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August 22, 2017
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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!

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Correct answer Semaphoric

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

Semaphoric

Correct answer

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

davescm

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Nice one Semaphoric - I'd forgotten about that thread

Dave

davescm

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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

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Bronte222Author

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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

Community Expert

Hi

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

Dave

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