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How do I rotate a text box in Adobe?

Published in Text Box Manipulation 2 mins read

To rotate a text box in Adobe, you need to use the "TouchUp Object Tool". Here's a step-by-step guide:

Rotating a Text Box

  1. Access the Tools: Begin by clicking on the "Tools" option in the Adobe application you are using.
  2. Select Advanced Editing: From the "Tools" menu, choose "Advanced Editing".
  3. Choose the TouchUp Object Tool: Then select the "TouchUp Object Tool" within the advanced editing options.
  4. Select the Text Box: Click on the text box you wish to rotate. A bounding box should appear around the selected text box indicating that it is ready for editing.
  5. Right-Click for Rotation: Right-click inside the bounding box of the selected text box.
  6. Rotate Option: From the menu that appears after right-clicking, you will find two rotation options:
    • Rotate Clockwise: Choose "Rotate Clockwise" to rotate the text box 90 degrees to the right.
    • Rotate Counterclockwise: Choose "Rotate Counterclockwise" to rotate the text box 90 degrees to the left.
  7. Adjust as needed: If necessary, repeat the rotation step until the text box is in the desired orientation.
Step Action
1. Access Tools Click "Tools"
2. Advanced Editing Select "Advanced Editing"
3. TouchUp Object Tool Choose "TouchUp Object Tool"
4. Select Text Box Click on the text box you want to rotate
5. Right-Click Right-click inside the text box
6. Rotate Options Select either "Rotate Clockwise" or "Rotate Counterclockwise"

This process allows you to easily rotate a text box within your Adobe document using the provided right-click menu options, as mentioned in the reference. You can select from Rotate Clockwise or Rotate Counterclockwise options for adjusting the text box to the necessary orientation.

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