Transform text glyphs and other object attributes

Selecting the Transform Glyph tool activates Canvas controls (available only when a text layer is selected) to modify the position and X, Y, or Z rotation for individual characters (glyphs) in a text layer.

Transform Glyph tool

For information on using the Transform Glyph tool, see Text glyphs overview.

Selecting the Adjust Item tool enables Canvas controls that allow you to manipulate filters, replicators, generators, and other objects.

Adjust Item tool

For example, you can use the Adjust Item tool to adjust the center point of a blur filter, the shape of a particle emitter, or the settings of a gradient. For examples, see Use onscreen gradient controls or Adjust a replicator using onscreen controls.