# Anchor Point
The anchor point (pivot point) is a crucial concept for controlling how layers transform.

## What is the Anchor Point?

The anchor point controls:

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  <ListItem>**Center of rotation** - Where layer rotates around</ListItem>
  <ListItem>**Center of scale** - Where layer scales from</ListItem>
  <ListItem>**Transform origin** - Reference point for all transforms</ListItem>
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## Seeing the Anchor Point

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  <ListItem>Appears as **crosshair icon** on selected layer</ListItem>
  <ListItem>Usually centered by default</ListItem>
  <ListItem>Can be moved to any position</ListItem>
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## Moving the Anchor Point

**Using Anchor Point Tool:**

1. Select layer
2. Hold **Y** (temporary anchor point mode)
3. Drag anchor point to new position

**Using Properties:**

1. Select layer
2. Find **Anchor Point** in property panel

**Effect on Transforms:**

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  <ListItem>Moving anchor point doesn't move the layer</ListItem>
  <ListItem>Changes where rotation and scale originate</ListItem>
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