How to rotate text in Photoshop 2024?

To rotate text in Photoshop 2024, you will use the Free Transform tool on your text layer.

Here’s a simple breakdown of the process to rotate text within Photoshop:

Steps to Rotate Text in Photoshop 2024

Rotating text in Photoshop involves selecting the text layer and applying a transformation. The most common method utilizes the Free Transform command.

1. Select the Text Layer: In the Layers panel (Window > Layers), click on the specific text layer you want to rotate. Make sure it is highlighted.
2. Access Free Transform: Go to the Edit menu in the top bar and select Free Transform. You will see a bounding box appear around your text.
3. Rotate the Text: Once the bounding box appears, you have two primary methods to rotate:
   • Dragging: Move your cursor just outside one of the corner handles of the bounding box. The cursor will change to a curved double arrow. Click and drag to rotate the text freely to your desired angle.
   • Precision Angle: Look at the Options Bar across the top of the Photoshop window while Free Transform is active. Find the rotation control icon (a circular arrow). You can type a specific numerical value (in degrees) into the adjacent field to rotate the text precisely. For example, type 45 for a 45-degree rotation.
4. Commit the Transformation: After rotating the text to your satisfaction, press Enter (Windows) or Return (macOS) or click the checkmark icon in the Options Bar to apply the rotation.

Reference Information: As mentioned in the reference: In Photoshop, select the type layer Edit menu Free Transform. Then either drag just outside the text to rotate, or for precision type 45 in the rotation control in the options bar.

Quick Method Summary

Here's a quick look at the two main ways to rotate within Free Transform:

Method	Description	Control
Free Drag	Visually rotate by clicking and dragging.	Cursor outside bounding box corner turns to curved arrow.
Precise Angle	Input a specific degree value for exact rotation.	Rotation field (circular arrow icon) in the Options Bar.

Tips for Rotating Text

• Hold Shift while dragging: If you are dragging to rotate, holding down the Shift key will constrain the rotation to 15-degree increments, which is useful for rotating by 90, 180, or 270 degrees easily.
• Reset Transform: If you make a mistake or want to start over while in Free Transform mode, press Esc to cancel the transformation.
• Rotating 90/180 Degrees: You can also find specific Rotate commands under Edit > Transform, such as Rotate 90° Clockwise or Rotate 180°, which apply the rotation instantly without the Free Transform box. However, Free Transform is more versatile for custom angles.

Using the Free Transform tool provides flexibility whether you need a specific angle or just a visual adjustment for your text design.