How to rotate Google Slides 90 Degrees

How to Rotate Google Slides 90 Degrees

Need to rotate your Google Slides presentation for a better layout?

While Google Slides doesn’t have a built-in 90-degree rotation feature for slides, you can adjust slide orientation to portrait or landscape and rotate individual elements manually.

Follow these steps to achieve the desired rotation.

Step-by-Step Guide to Rotating Google Slides 90 Degrees

Step 1: Open Your Google Slides Presentation

Go to Google Slides. Open an existing presentation or create a new one by visiting slide.new.

Step 2: Change Slide Orientation (Portrait or Landscape Mode)

Click on File in the top menu. Select Page setup from the dropdown.

In the pop-up window, click the dropdown and select Custom.

Set the width and height to switch between landscape and portrait mode:

For landscape: Set width greater than height (e.g., 16x9 inches).

For portrait: Set height greater than width (e.g., 9x16 inches).

Click Apply to confirm the changes.

Step 3: Rotate Individual Elements (Text, Images, Shapes, etc.)

Click on the object (text box, image, or shape) you want to rotate. Look for the rotation handle (a circular arrow at the top of the selected object).

Click and drag the handle clockwise or counterclockwise to rotate manually.

For precise rotation, right-click on the object and select Rotate > 90° clockwise or 90° counterclockwise.

Step 4: Rotate an Image Using the Format Options Panel

Select an image or shape on your slide. Click Format options in the top toolbar.

In the side panel, expand the Size & Rotation section. Enter 90° in the Rotation box.

Press Enter to apply the rotation.

Conclusion

Although Google Slides doesn’t allow you to rotate entire slides 90 degrees directly, you can achieve a similar effect by changing the page orientation and rotating individual elements manually. These steps will help you adjust your presentation layout as needed.

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FAQs are here to help!

Can I rotate all slides 90 degrees at once?

No, Google Slides does not have a direct option to rotate slides 90 degrees. However, you can change the page setup to portrait or landscape mode and rotate elements manually.

How do I rotate a text box in Google Slides?

Click on the text box, then drag the circular rotation handle at the top or use the Rotate option from the right-click menu.

Will rotating elements affect my slide design?

Yes, rotating text or images may require you to adjust their position for a better layout. Resize and reposition elements as needed to maintain a clean design.