Usually, adding images to any document will make them appear as they are. And while you can insert and edit images in Google Docs, did you know you can rotate them too? Other than just resizing an image, rotating an image in Google Docs lets you rotate an image around and stop at an optional angle.
Image rotation helps you fix the problem of using images with bad angles. You can also use this feature to insert breaks in long documents or highlight some images. So let’s see three ways to rotate images in Google Docs and how this feature can be useful to rotate text in documents.
Method 1: Rotate an image with the Rotation Control in Google Docs
Google Docs allows you to freely rotate photos with the rotation control. Just click and hold on the blue dot icon to rotate your image as you like. This is the way.
Step 1: Go to Google Docs and open the relevant document.
Step 2: Click on the photo you want to rotate.
Step 3: When the menu options appear, click the blue dot at the top of the image and hold.
Step 4: Then, using your cursor, rotate the image as you wish.
If the image size is too large to fit in the current space, that can cause the image to move downwards and leave an empty space on the page instead. If this happens, resize the image or rearrange your text to fit the image.
Method 2: Use the image option to rotate a Google Docs image
If you know the exact angle you want to rotate your photo, using the image option might be better. With this you can enter the exact angles to which your image will be rotated. You also have the option to rotate the image 90° from the current angle. This is the way:
Step 1: In Google Docs, click on the document you want to edit.
Step 2: Here, click on the relevant image. Then click on the menu and when the options appear click on ‘All image options’.
Step 3: In the Image Options menu, go to the Rotation section and enter the relevant degree of rotation in the Angle box.
You can also click 90° if you want to rotate the image by exactly 90° from its current angle.
Step 4: Once done, click the x icon to exit the Image options panel.
Your image is now rotated to your liking.
Method 3: Rotate a Google Doc image with the Drawing Tool
You can also rotate photos in Google Docs with the Drawing Tool. This will allow you to add the image to the Draw window itself and rotate it as you like. When you close the window, the image is added to your document. Follow these steps to do that.
Step 1: Open the relevant Google Doc and click Insert in the menu bar.
Step 2: Then go to Drawing and click New.
Step 3: Now, in the Drawing window, go to the menu bar and click on Image.
Step 4: Add relevant images and click Select.
Step 5: Once the image is added, click on the image to highlight it.
Step 6: Then, click on Actions and scroll down to select Rotate.
Step 7: Here, select the relevant option to rotate your image.
You can also use the Rotation Handle to rotate the image.
Step 8: Click ‘Save and Close’ to save your changes and exit the Drawing window.
This will automatically add the rotated image to your document.
Bonus: How to rotate text in Google Docs
In addition to images, Google Docs also allows you to rotate text horizontally, up, or down. This can be useful if you’re working with languages that have a different reading or want to change things up in your document. Follow these steps.
Step 1: Open the relevant Google Doc and click Insert in the menu bar.
Step 2: Here, click Drawing and select New.
Step 3: Now go to the menu bar and click on Text Box.
Step 4: Insert the text box into the drawing window. Then click in the text box and start typing.
Step 5: Click on the Rotation Handle and rotate the text as you like.
Step 6: Click ‘Save and Close’.
Once done, the rotated text will be added to your document. If you want to change or re-rotate the text, just click anywhere on the text and select Edit. This will reopen the Draw window, allowing you to edit your text.
Google Docs Image Rotation FAQ
1. Can you flip photos in Google Docs?
Yes, you can flip images in Google Docs. Unlike rotation, flipping a photo allows you to create a mirrored copy of a photo. To do this, go to Insert > Draw > New. When the Draw window opens, add the image. Then, using the Actions menu, flip the image as you wish.
2. Is it possible to wrap text around images in Google Docs?
Yes, it is possible to wrap text around images in Google Docs. In your document, click the image, and when the menu options appear, choose how you want the text to be wrapped around the image.
Rotate your image
While Google Docs is an extremely useful tool, its extensive features sometimes require a bit more information before you can use them properly. So, we hope that this article helped you better understand how you can rotate images in Google Docs using these features.
You can also check out our article on how to crop an image into a circle using Google Docs.
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