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title: Rotate Shapes in the Universal Model Editor
slug: rm/rotate-shapes-in-the-universal-model-editor
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createdAt: 2026-06-09T13:38:48.606Z
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Shapes can be rotated in two different ways in the Universal Model Editor.

To rotate a shape:

1. Click and drag the rotate icon to whatever degree you want the shape rotated.

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1. Change the rotation degree manually in the Rotation field of the Format Shape tab of the Utility Panel.

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