How Do You Rotate the Canvas in Photoshop Keyboard?

To rotate the canvas in Photoshop using the keyboard, press and hold the 'R' key to activate the Rotate View Tool.

Rotating the Canvas with the Rotate View Tool

Here's a breakdown of how to rotate the canvas in Photoshop using the Rotate View Tool, activated by pressing 'R':

1. Activate the Rotate View Tool: Press and hold the 'R' key on your keyboard. This will temporarily switch to the Rotate View Tool. If you release 'R', you will return to your previously selected tool.
2. Click and Drag: Click and drag your mouse cursor anywhere on the canvas.
3. Rotate: As you drag, the canvas will rotate. Dragging left rotates counter-clockwise, and dragging right rotates clockwise.
4. Release: When you've reached the desired rotation, release the mouse button.

Resetting the Canvas Rotation

If you want to reset the canvas rotation to its default orientation, you can do the following:

• Using the Rotate View Tool: With the Rotate View Tool selected (by pressing 'R'), look for a "Reset View" button in the Options Bar at the top of the Photoshop window. Click this button to reset the rotation.
• Using the Menu: You can also go to View > Rotate View > Reset View in the Photoshop menu.

Alternative Rotation Methods

While the 'R' key method is the most common and direct way to rotate the canvas using the keyboard, keep in mind that Photoshop offers other methods for image rotation (rotating the image itself, rather than the canvas view). These typically involve going to Image > Image Rotation. However, this is a different function than rotating the canvas view, which is what the 'R' key facilitates.