--- title: How to Skew Elements in the Editor description: Design Huddle allows admins to apply a skew transformation to images, zones, and shapes, creating a dynamic, off-center appearance. This effect is especially useful when designing templates that requi --- [Skip to content](https://help.designhuddle.com/how-to-skew-elements-in-the-editor#main-content) English Show submenu for translations [Submit a Support Ticket](https://help.designhuddle.com/kb-tickets/new?hsLang=en) [Customer portal](https://help.designhuddle.com/support-portal?hsLang=en) ![Design-Huddle\_expanded\_border.png\]](https://help.designhuddle.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Design-Huddle_expanded_border.png?height=40&name=Design-Huddle_expanded_border.png) Open main navigation Close main navigation - English Show submenu for translations - [Submit a Support Ticket](https://help.designhuddle.com/kb-tickets/new) - [Customer portal](https://help.designhuddle.com/support-portal) - Design Huddle Design Huddle How can we help? - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. 1. [Knowledge Base](https://help.designhuddle.com/?hsLang=en) 2. [Editor](https://help.designhuddle.com/editor?hsLang=en) # How to Skew Elements in the Editor Design Huddle allows admins to apply a **skew transformation** to images, zones, and shapes, creating a dynamic, off-center appearance. This effect is especially useful when designing templates that require angled imagery—for example, placing logos on slanted surfaces or creating a sense of depth and perspective. Skewing elements is an **admin-only feature**. End-users will not have access to skew controls in the editor. ### What Can Be Skewed? - **Images**: Add perspective or motion by skewing standalone images. - **Zones**: When a zone is skewed and set as replaceable in the Template settings, any image a user uploads will automatically inherit the skew, maintaining the visual consistency of your design. - **Shapes**: Use skewed shapes for stylistic elements or background accents. Any image a user uploads will automatically inherit the skew, maintaining the visual consistency of your design. This functionality is ideal for simulating contour or branding placements on angled products. ### How to Skew an Element Follow these steps to apply a skew to an image, zone, or shape: 1. Select the Element 2. Hold Down the **Cmd Key (Mac) / Ctrl Key (Windows)**, this activates skew mode 3. Drag the top, bottom, left or right side handle (skew mode will not work on corner handles - [Brands & User Groups](https://help.designhuddle.com/brands-user-groups?hsLang=en) - [Projects & Templates](https://help.designhuddle.com/projects-templates?hsLang=en) - [Accounts & Users](https://help.designhuddle.com/accounts-users?hsLang=en) - [Template Locking](https://help.designhuddle.com/template-locking?hsLang=en) - [Admin](https://help.designhuddle.com/admin?hsLang=en) - [Editor](https://help.designhuddle.com/editor?hsLang=en) - [User Portal](https://help.designhuddle.com/user-portal?hsLang=en) - [MCP Server](https://help.designhuddle.com/mcp-server?hsLang=en) [![Chill listening crop-3](https://help.designhuddle.com/hs-fs/hubfs/fbIcon.png?width=24&height=24&name=fbIcon.png "Chill listening crop-3")](https://www.designhuddle.com) Design Huddle Knowledge Base Copyright © 2026, Design Huddle