To rotate an object manually

1. Select the object you want to rotate, and then click the Rotate/Skew Tool .

2. Drag the pivot point to a new location, even outside the object, if you want.

3. Move the pointer to a corner handle.

4. Drag in a circular motion around the object.

5. Release the mouse button when you are finished.

Press and hold SHIFT while dragging a corner handle to constrain the rotation of an object to 45-degree increments. Press and hold CTRL while dragging a corner handle to rotate a copy of an object.

You can cancel a rotation by pressing ESC before releasing the left mouse button. The object returns to its original position.