How to Rotate Text/Shapes in Apple Keynote

How to Rotate Text/Shapes in Apple Keynote

Whether it is an image, text box, or a basic shape, the rotate function can be applied easily to any object in Apple Keynote. The tutorial guide below explains the process of using the rotation function in just a few simple steps.

• Step 1: Select the Object to Rotate

  

  Open an Apple Keynote presentation file and click on the text, shape, or object you want to rotate. This can be a text box, an image, a chart, or any element. The title text of a slide is the one selected in the example above.

• Step 2: Click the Formatting Tool

  

  Once you have selected your text or object, tap on the paintbrush icon on the main toolbar located at the top of the screen. With the paintbrush formatting tool, you can customize the style, text, and arrangement of the object. Click on Arrange and under it you will find the Rotate function. Click Rotate.

• Step 3: Customize the Rotation Angle

  

  When you select the Rotate function, you will be presented with options. You can choose to set the angle by moving the rotation angle or you can also enter the exact number for a more precise position. Experiment with the angle point to rotate your object vertically or horizontally and see what works best.

• Step 4: Format the Rotated Text or Object

  

  The object is now situated at a 90-degree angle, as seen in the example above. From what was previously a horizontal text, the title text box is now rotated upright or vertically. You can make further adjustments or edits to the text, shape, or object. Using the paintbrush tool, you can change the background color, increase or decrease the text size, add a border, resize the shape, or even add a link to the object.