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# Deform

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Bend! Twist! Deform allows you to manipulate the geometry of an object or group to create looks from organic abstract animations to simpy bending text.

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Each group has a set of Deform options to manipulate objects under Group/Particle Look. There are several different types of deformation options for different looks.

### DEFORM TYPES

#### TAPER

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#### TWIST

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#### BEND

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#### NOISE

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### EDGE MODE

**Tip:** if you are deforming text you can go to the Model Surface Options and change the Edge Mode to from Disconnected to Connected. See Surface Options for more info.

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