Working with Objects > Rotating objects
Rotating objects
Rotating an object turns it around its registration point. By default, the registration point is at the center of the object, but you can move it. See Moving an object's registration point. You can rotate an object by using the Rotate commands, by dragging, or by specifying an angle in the Transform panel.
Original, rotated right, and rotated left, respectively
To rotate an object by dragging:
1 | Select the object. |
2 | Do one of the following: |
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Select the Arrow tool and click the Rotate modifier in the Options section of the toolbox. |
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Choose Modify > Transform > Rotate. |
3 | Drag one of the corner handles. |
4 | Click a blank area on the Stage or choose Modify > Transform > Rotate to hide the rotation handles. |
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To rotate an object by 90° :
1 | Select the object. |
2 | Choose Modify > Transform > Rotate 90° CW to rotate clockwise, or Rotate 90° CCW to rotate counterclockwise. |
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To rotate an object using the Transform panel:
1 | Select the object. |
2 | Choose Window > Panels > Transform. |
3 | Click Rotate. |
4 | Enter a rotation angle. |
5 | Press Enter (Windows) or Return (Macintosh) to apply the rotation. |
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To rotate and scale an object simultaneously:
1 | Select the object. |
2 | Choose Modify > Transform > Scale and Rotate. |
3 | Enter values for Scale and Rotation. |
4 | Click OK. |
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