# PhotoshopElements

# Skew or distort an item

Skewing applies a vertical or horizontal slant to an item. Distorting stretches or squishes an item.

1. Select the photo, layer, selection, or shape you want to transform.
2. Choose Image > Transform > Skew or Image > Transform > Distort. If you are transforming a shape with the Shape tool selected, choose Image > Transform Shape > Skew or Image > Transform Shape > Distort.
   Note: If you select a photo that is a Background layer (such as a photo imported from a camera or scanner), you are given the option of turning it into a regular layer so that you can transform it.
3. Drag a handle to skew or distort the bounding box.
4. Do one of the following:

   - To apply the transformation, double-click inside the bounding box, click the Commit button , or press Enter.

   - To cancel the transformation, click the Cancel button , or press Esc.

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