Rotating layers, selections, and shapes

Rotating a layer, a selection on a layer, or a shape turns it around the reference point. By default, this point is at the center of the layer or selection; however, you can move it to another location.

To rotate or flip a layer, selection, or shape:

1 Select the layer, area, or shape you want to transform. (See Specifying what to transform.)

2 Choose Image > Rotate, and choose one of the following commands from the submenu:

To freely rotate a layer, selection, or shape:

1 Select the layer, area, or shape you want to transform. (See Specifying what to transform.)

2 Choose Image > Rotate > Free Rotate.

3 To rotate around a point other than the center of the layer or selection, see Setting the reference point.

4 Do one of the following:

5 If desired, switch to a different type of transformation by clicking the Scale button () or the Skew button () in the options bar, or by selecting a command from the Image > Transform submenu.

6 When you're satisfied with the results, click the OK button () in the options bar, or press Enter (Windows) or Return (Mac OS), to commit the transformation.

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