Adobe Illustrator Basic Tools Series: Part 2-  The Direct Selection Tool

Summary of Part 2: The Direct Selection Tool

Full Video Demonstration Below

1) To move an object (select object and drag from centre)

2) To manipulate the shape of an object (Select single node and drag in desired direction.)

3) To move on side of an object only (select a line between two nodes and drag in desired direction)

4) Individual Object manipulation when objects are in group (select desired object and manipulate in a fashion previous stated above)

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