# Rotate a drawing object

You can rotate all of the drawing objects except rounded rectangles, images, and panels.

## To rotate a drawing object around an anchor point

1. From the Objects menu, select Rotate. The cursor arrow will have the rotate tool icon attached to it.
2. Click the object you want to rotate. A small cross hair circle appears in the middle of the object. This acts as an anchor that you can rotate the object around.
3. To move the rotation anchor, position the cursor arrow over it. The cursor is replaced by a cross hair that you can drag to a new anchor position. This can be in or outside the object.
4. Place the pointer on an edge of the object and drag the mouse in the direction you want to rotate the object.
5. Release the mouse button when the object is in the desired position.

## See also

Arrange graphic objects

Edit graphic displays

Object Smart Path

Drawing objects