Rotate or flip an object in PowerPoint

Applies To
PowerPoint for Microsoft 365 PowerPoint 2024 PowerPoint 2021 PowerPoint 2019 PowerPoint 2016

Try it!

 In PowerPoint, you can rotate or flip objects like text boxes, shapes, and pictures.

  1. Tap the object that you want to rotate.

  2. Select the rotation handle at the top of the object, and then drag in the direction that you want.

  3. To flip an object, in the Home tab, select ArrangeRotate > Flip Vertical or Flip Horizontal.

    1. For more precise movement, select Rotate > More Rotation Options to see menu options.

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Rotate or flip a text box, shape, WordArt, or picture