128 Introduction to Microsoft Offi ce Copyright Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Rotating an Image In Microsoft Offi ce, all images can be rotated. Imagine an axis projecting out of the screen. The fi le can be rotated in 90-degree increments either clockwise or counterclockwise or manually rotated to any angle. 2D Images To rotate a 2D image to any angle, fi rst select it. There is a special handle shown at the top-middle of the image that looks like a circular arrow. Click this handle and drag to rotate the image. Holding down the [Shift] key while dragging limits the rotation to 15-degree increments. The ribbon can also be used to rotate an image. Select the image, then click Format Arrange Rotate on the ribbon. A drop-down menu, as shown in Figure 4-15, will display. Options in this menu allow the image to be rotated 90 degrees clockwise or counterclockwise or to be fl ipped horizontally or vertically. 3D Models 3D models have two special handles to rotate them. The fi rst, above the image, works to rotate the object around an imaginary axis coming out of the screen, as in 2D images. The second one, found in the center, rotates the image around two axes that go straight through the center horizontally and vertically. Dragging either handle will rotate the object so the observer can see the front, back, top, and bottom of the object. The ribbon can also be used to rotate a 3D model. Select the image, then click Format 3D Model Views. Choose the desired view from the choices displayed in the ribbon. Using Animated 3D Models By choosing to insert an animated 3D model, an image can come to life. As a matter of style, be sure not to use more than one on a page or slide. The observer gets tired very quickly. Word 5.2.6 PowerPoint 4.4.2 PowerPoint 5.2.2 Click Select a rotation Goodheart-Willcox Publisher Figure 4-15. Using commands in the ribbon to rotate an image.