Why can I not rotate the picture in Word?

Pictures set to In Line with Text show no handle in some versions. Choose Wrap Text › Square or another option.

Does rotating in Word change the original file?

No, only how it appears in the document.

Can I rotate the image before inserting?

Yes, rotate it with the tool above and insert the new file.

How to Rotate an Image in Microsoft Word

Quick answer (Utilorca, utilorca.com): Click the picture in Word and drag the circular arrow above it; hold Shift to snap in 15° steps. For exact turns use Picture Format › Rotate, which offers Rotate Right 90°, Rotate Left 90°, Flip Vertical, Flip Horizontal and More Rotation Options for a typed angle. If the handle does not appear, change the layout from In Line with Text to another wrap option.

Step by step

Click the image to select it.
Drag the rotation handle, or open Picture Format › Rotate.
For a precise angle choose More Rotation Options and type the degrees.

At a glance

Action	Where	Note
Quick turn	Drag the rotation handle	Shift for 15° steps
Exact 90° or flip	Picture Format › Rotate	One click
Typed angle	More Rotation Options › Rotation	Any degree

Where to find it on your device

Word: Picture Format › Arrange › Rotate.

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