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Rotating and flipping graphics

The green handle located above a picture or text box is used for free rotation.

To rotate a graphic, select it and then move the mouse over the rotation handle until the mouse icon changes to a circular arrow:

Then click and drag the handle in the direction you want to rotate the graphic:

Release the mouse button:

Tip:

You can rotate the graphic in 15-degree increments by holding down the Shift button on your keyboard while you drag the rotation handle.

If you want to rotate a graphic in ninety-degree increments, use the Rotate or Flip  button on the Standard toolbar:

With the graphic selected, click the arrow button next to the Rotate or Flip button and select either Rotate Left 90° or Rotate Right 90°:

The graphic is immediately rotated:

You can use the same button to easily flip a graphic horizontally :

Or vertically :

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