Rotate an Object

This operation is used to move or turn an object around a central fixed point, so as to change the position and direction of the object.

To rotate an object, do the following:

1. Select the target object.

2. Do one of the following:

   • Press Ctrl and rotate a rectangular point around the object.

     The rotation center is the center of the external rectangle by default. It is shown as a circle. You can drag the circle to change the rotation center.

     

   • In toolbar, enter the rotation angle in Angle input box and press Enter.

     If the object is a rectangle or text, the lower left point of the object is the rotation center.

     

     If the object is a star, polygon or ellipse, the center point of the object is the rotation center.

     

   • Do the following:

     1. Click Object → Rotate.
     2. Left click to select the rotation center.
     3. Move the cursor to adjust the rotation angle and left click to confirm.