Rotating Objects

You can rotate objects around their pivot point. You can move the pivot point and create off-centered rotations.

To rotate an object:

1. Select the object.
2. Move the cursor to the rotation handle.

The cursor changes to a curved arrow.

3. Click and drag the rotation handle on the bounding box.



Note: You can also type an exact rotation angle in the Rotation field of the Transform controls.



4. Click the R button above the Rotation field to reset changes made to the object's rotation.

To move an object's pivot point:

1. Select the object.
2. In the tool options, click the Pivot Point option .

A pivot point appears on the object.



3. Click and drag the pivot point to a new location.

Note: You can nudge the position of a pivot point by using the arrow keys on the keyboard. Click the R button above the Pivot fields to reset changes made to the object's pivot point.

4. To rotate the object, click the Arrow tool on the Toolbar, click the Object option , and then drag the bounding box rotation handle.

The object rotates around its new pivot point.

Note: You can also change the position of an object with respect to its pivot point using the X and Y Pivot fields in the Transform controls.