How do I change the direction of a pattern in Photoshop?

To change the direction of a pattern in Photoshop, you can use the Image Rotation feature. Here’s how:

Steps to Rotate a Pattern:

1. Open your Photoshop project: Make sure you have the image or layer with the pattern you want to rotate open in Photoshop.

2. Navigate to 'Image' Menu: In the top menu bar, click on Image.

3. Select 'Image Rotation': In the dropdown menu, find and select Image Rotation.

4. Choose Rotation Option: Select the rotation direction from the available options (e.g., 180°, 90° Clockwise, 90° Counter-Clockwise, Arbitrary).

   • 180°: Flips the pattern completely around.
   • 90° Clockwise: Rotates the pattern 90 degrees to the right.
   • 90° Counter-Clockwise: Rotates the pattern 90 degrees to the left.
   • Arbitrary: Allows you to enter a specific angle of rotation.

5. Confirmation and Adjustment: After selecting, the pattern will rotate. If you don’t like the result, you can undo it by pressing Ctrl + Z (Cmd + Z on Mac) and trying again.

Important Reminders

• Layer Selection: Ensure you have the correct layer selected that contains the pattern before applying the rotation.
• Undo: If you've made a mistake, you can use Ctrl + Z / Cmd + Z to undo and try again.

By following these steps, you can easily rotate your patterns in Photoshop to achieve your desired direction.