Adobe Illustrator CC 2015 - Manual (Page 294)

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Reshaping objects
Last updated 6/5/2015
• Use the Corner type drop-downs in the Transform panel, to change the Corner type of any of the corners of the
rectangle.
• Use the stepper control or type in an absolute value in the Transform panel, for each of the corners of the
rectangle.
Note: Irrespective of which tool is selected, when rectangles are selected, editing properties in the Transform panel will
modify the selected artwork.
5 In the Rectangle Properties area, use the Angle field to rotate the selected rectangle(s). The value of this field is the
angle by which the selected rectangle is rotated from the horizontal axis.
Accessing Live rectangle and rounded rectangle properties
You can access the properties of Live Rectangles and Rounded Rectangles from more different places in Illustrator CC.
The Control panel
The Transform panel
Selecting Live Rectangles and Rounded Rectangles
Layers panel
Live Rectangles and Rounded Rectangles are displayed as a different object type in the Layers panel. For example, when
you draw a Live Rectangle, the layer is named , in the Layers panel. This helps in identifying the available
Live Shapes, for purposes of selection and modification.