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Click and drag the corners or edges of your photo to make it larger or smaller. (Make sure the Show Transform Controls box is checked in the options bar at the top of Photoshop.) Use the <anchor>Move tool</anchor> to reposition your photo to fit your layout.
Use the Move tool to move elements in a document
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# Use the Move tool to move elements in a document

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The Move tool helps you position selected content or layers when customizing your work.

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1. Select the Move tool (V)![](/content/dam/photoshop/icons/move-tool.png).

2. Use the Options bar to customize tool settings, like Alignment and Distribution, to get the effect you want.

3. Click on an element—like a layer, selection or artboard—to move it.


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