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How to Rotate an Image in Google Docs
Easily rotate and flip images to any orientation you need
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Expand Jump to a Section How to Rotate Images Using the Image Options Rotate Images Using the Rotation Control How to Flip an Image in Google Docs Why Rotate an Image What to Know
Select the image > select three dots > Size & rotation. Use the options under the Rotate section.Or, choose the image, then select and hold the blue circle on the top edge of the image. This article explains how to rotate images in Google Docs on the web. You can add images in the iOS and Android mobile apps, but you must be using a desktop browser to change the orientation of the images. How to Rotate Images Using the Image Options
Even once you’ve inserted an image into your Google Doc, it might not be immediately obvious how to rotate the image. There are, however, several ways to get to it. First, insert an image into your document if you haven’t already done that. To insert an image, place your cursor at the spot in the document you want it to display, and then select the Insert Image icon. Navigate to and choose your image. Once the image is in the document, select it so the blue bounding border appears. You’ll also see a small menu immediately beneath the image. Select the Image Options icon (three vertical dots) and select Size & rotation. You can also choose Image options from the context menu above the document. The Image options pane opens on the right side of the screen. There, you can use the options under the Rotate section to either change the Angle of the image (by degrees) or you can rotate the image 90°. When you’re finished you can close out of the Image options pane and select outside the image in your document to close the controls and remove the bounding box. Rotate Images Using the Rotation Control
When you’ve selected an image, you may notice that the blue bounding box has square points at each corner and in the center of each side. These points are used to resize your image. But there is also a round blue circle at the center of the top edge of your image. This is a Rotation control. Once you’ve selected an image, you can select and hold on that blue circle to change the rotation of the image. If you’re changing the rotation of an image in your document and it suddenly disappears, don’t panic. Scroll further down in your document. It’s possible that changing the orientation of the image made it too large to fit in the space available on the page it was originally located on. How to Flip an Image in Google Docs
Flipping an image is not the same as rotating it. Flipping an image will create a mirror image where text is backward and objects appear on opposite sides of the picture. But, to flip an image, you’ll need to insert it in your document using a different method. To insert the image into your document, please the cursor where you want the image to appear and then select Insert > Drawing and then choose + New. In the Drawing dialog box that opens, choose the Image icon. Navigate to and select the image you want to insert into the document. The image will be inserted into the Drawing dialog box. Before you close the Drawing dialog box, select the Actions menu in the upper left corner. Hover your cursor over the Rotate option and from the flyout menu, select Flip horizontally or Flip vertically. Flipping the image horizontally will move items in the image on the right side to the left side. Flipping it vertically will move items on the top of the image to the bottom. You can also use this menu to rotate your image if you want to do that while you're editing it in the Drawing window. When you’re finished, select Save and Close to insert the image into your document. How to Use the Google Docs Voice Typing Feature If you need to change the image again once you’ve inserted it, you can select the image and choose Edit from the menu that appears beneath it. That will take you back to the Drawing editor so you can make your changes. Why Rotate an Image
Rotating an image in Google Docs means you can change how it’s laid out on the page. Flipping an image is actually creating a mirrored version of it. There are a couple of ways to rotate images but only one way to flip images. Here’s how it works. How to Strikethrough on Google Docs Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire How to Download an Image From Google Docs How to Insert a Signature in Google Docs How to Change a Google Docs Background to a Picture How to Allow Access to Google Docs How to Add a Border in Google Docs How to Add Accents in Google Docs How to Change Margins in Google Docs How to Unshare a Google Doc How to Add a Hyperlink in a Google Doc How to Transfer Ownership of a Google Doc How to Use APA Format in Google Docs How to Check for Plagiarism in Google Docs How to Make a Checklist in Google Docs How to Open Google Docs How to Access Google Docs Trash How to See Who Has Viewed a Google Doc Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies