How to Rotate in CorelDRAW X7?

To rotate an object in CorelDRAW X7, you can use the rotate handles or specify a rotation angle.

Here's a breakdown of the process:

1. Select the object: Click on the object you want to rotate using the Pick tool.

2. Enter Rotate Mode: Click on the object again. This will change the selection handles from sizing handles (squares) to rotation handles (arrows). You will also see the rotation center, which looks like a circle with crosshairs in the middle.

3. Rotate Using Handles:

   • Click and drag one of the corner rotation handles (curved arrows) to rotate the object freely.
   • The object will rotate around its center point by default.

4. Rotate with Specified Angle:

   • Select the object as described in steps 1 and 2.
   • Look to the property bar along the top of the screen. You should see a box labeled "Angle of rotation."
   • Click in the box and type in the desired rotation angle (e.g., 90 for 90 degrees).
   • Press Enter. The object will rotate by the specified angle.

Changing the Rotation Center:

• The rotation center is the point around which the object will rotate.
• To change the rotation center, click and drag the center point (circle with crosshairs) to a new location on the object or even off the object. The object will now rotate around this new point.

Example:

Let's say you want to rotate a rectangle 45 degrees.

1. Select the rectangle.
2. Click on the rectangle again to show the rotation handles.
3. In the "Angle of rotation" box on the property bar, type "45".
4. Press Enter. The rectangle will rotate 45 degrees.