Pivot Point#

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Object Mode and Edit Mode

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pivot-icon Pivot Point

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The Pivot Point determines the location of the Object Gizmo. Changing this location can make it easier to perform transformations around the point you want.

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With the default “Median Point” pivot point (left) it’s tricky to bring the second wheel spoke into place, but with “3D Cursor” (right) it’s easy.#

The Pivot Point can be changed using a selector in the 3D Viewport’s header:

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Pivot Types#