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 In PowerPoint, you can rotate or flip objects like text boxes, shapes, and pictures.

  1. Tap the object that you want to rotate.

  2. Select the rotation handle at the top of the object, and then drag in the direction that you want.

  3. To flip an object, under Shape Format tab, in the Arrange section, select Rotate > Flip Vertical or Flip Horizontal.Image for Shape Format

For more precise movement, select Rotate > More Rotation Options to see menu options.

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