Microsoft Excel: Rotate An Autoshape

Article by Mr Excel (11,387 pts ) , published Aug 25, 2008

Problem: How do I rotate an AutoShape?

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Strategy: When you select an AutoShape, a green circle appears, as shown in Fig. 1375. Grab the green arrow, click, and rotate. This is a free rotation; you can rotate it in 360 degrees.

Additional Information: If you need to rotate exactly 90, 180, or 270 degrees, use the Draw dropdown on the left side of the Drawing toolbar. Choose Rotate or Flip and then one of the Rotate or Flip commands, as shown in Fig. 1376.

Summary: To rotate an AutoShape, select and use the green handle to rotate.

Commands Discussed: Draw – Rotate or Flip

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