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Rotating Graphics |
You can rotate a graphic to create an eye-catching design element.
To rotate a graphic:
1. Click a graphic to select it.
2. Choose Rotate from the Arrange menu.
3. Choose Other from the submenu.
4. The Rotate dialog appears.
5. Type the degree of rotation you want in the Degrees box, or click the up and down arrows to change the number of degrees. You can also drag the rotate dial to change the angle of the selected graphic.
6. The sample object in the preview area will be rotated to the chosen angle.
7. When you are through, click the OK button to apply the rotation, or click Cancel to discard any changes.
Or:
1. Click a graphic to select it.
2. Position the arrow pointer over the handle extending from the center of the graphic and it will change to the rotate pointer.
3. You can now drag the handle to rotate the graphic manually.
TIP: If you hold the Option key and drag the rotate handle, your object is rotated to the nearest angle divisible by 15 degrees. If you hold the Shift key instead of the Option key, your object is rotated to the nearest angle divisible by 45 degrees.
TIP: You can rotate more than one object at a time by selecting multiple objects. To select more than one object, hold down the Shift key while clicking each object.
Refer to one of the following topics for more information:
Ordering and Layering Graphics