User Guide

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Rotating
Rotating an object turns it around a
fixed point that you designate. The
default point of origin is the object’s
center point. Copying while rotating is
a useful way to create radially sym-
metrical objects, such as the petals of
a flower.
See also Rotating each object in a
selection.
To rotate by dragging:
1
Select the object you want to rotate.
2 Select the rotate tool.
3 Choose one of two options:
• Drag to rotate around the object’s
center point.
• Click to set the point of origin around
which you want the object to rotate;
then move the arrowhead away from
the point of origin, and drag in a circular
motion. Hold down the Shift key to
constrain the tool to multiples of
45 degrees.