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How to Rotate Objects in Figma

Updated on:
June 5, 2026
By:
Madhav Bhandari
Use this interactive demo to learn how to rotate any object in your Figma design canvas.

Quick summary

Rotating objects in Figma can be done by selecting an element and entering a value in the Transform input field or clicking the Rotate button for a quick 90-degree clockwise rotation. Both methods give designers precise control over object orientation directly from the right-side panel.


Steps

  1. In your Figma design canvas, find and click the object you want to rotate to select it.
  2. Go to the right-side panel and enter your preferred angle into the Transform input field to set an exact rotation.
  3. Alternatively, click the Rotate button to apply an instant 90-degree clockwise rotation to the selected object.
  4. Once the steps are complete, confirm that the selected object has been successfully rotated to the desired orientation.

📌 Why this matters

Knowing how to rotate objects in Figma is a fundamental design skill that saves time and improves layout precision for UI and graphic designers. Figma's built-in rotation tools — including the Transform input field and the one-click Rotate button — let you apply exact or quick rotations without leaving the canvas. This capability is essential for creating polished, pixel-perfect designs and maintaining consistent visual alignment across components and frames. Mastering object rotation in Figma helps teams move faster from concept to production-ready assets.
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