Rotating and shearing objects

Objects can be rotated and sheared directly on the page using the Move Tool.

Rotate and shear

(A) original object, (B) original object rotated, (C) original object sheared.

Positioning the cursor over particular areas of an object, multiple selection, or group will allow you to rotate or shear. Feedback is provided by the following cursors.

Rotate cursor Rotate cursor Shear cursor Shear cursor

Rotation is also possible about a custom rotation center placed on your page.

Move Tool To rotate objects:
  1. With the Move Tool, select one or more objects.
  2. Do one of the following:
    • Drag the object or selection's rotation handle.
    • Position the cursor close to one of the object or selection's corner handles and drag on the page.
Rotation Center To move the rotation center:
  1. Select one or more objects.
  2. Select the Move Tool, then click Show Rotation Center on the context toolbar. The center shows centrally within the object or selection.
  3. Drag the rotation center to a new position in the selected object, another object, or anywhere on the page.

Once you've moved the center, you can rotate your object(s) about it as described above.

To reset the rotation center:
Move Tool To shear objects:
  1. With the Move Tool, select one or more objects.
  2. Position the cursor close to one of the object or selection's side handles and drag on the page.

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