Individual Origins#
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While the other pivot point modes transform the whole selection around one point, Individual Origins transforms each item around itself.
In Object Mode#
Each object gets transformed around its origin, which is a point that can be chosen freely and doesn't have to be in the center. In the example below, the orange rectangle has it in a corner instead.

Rotation around individual origins.#
The images below compare Individual Origins to Median Point.

Starting situation, rotation around Individual Origins, rotation around Median Point.#

Starting situation, scaling using Individual Origins, scaling using Median Point.#
In Edit Mode#
Each selected element is transformed around its own centerpoint.

Starting situation, rotation around Individual Origins, rotation around Median Point.#

Starting situation, scaling using Individual Origins, scaling using Median Point.#
When you transform adjacent faces or edges, they are treated as a single element (meaning they don't become disconnected).