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What Is CTRL R in Photoshop?

Last updated on September 24, 2022 @ 12:18 am

If you use Photoshop regularly, then you may be familiar with the CTRL R command. CTRL R is a shortcut key that allows you to quickly rotate an image.

This can be useful if you need to quickly rotate an image for a project or if you want to change the orientation of an image.

PRO TIP: Please be aware that CTRL R in Photoshop is a shortcut for the ‘Revert’ command. This command will undo all changes made to the open document since the last save. Use with caution!

How to Use CTRL R in Photoshop

To use CTRL R in Photoshop, simply select the layer that you want to rotate. Then, press the CTRL and R keys on your keyboard at the same time. This will open the Rotate dialog box.

From here, you can specify the amount that you want to rotate the layer. You can also choose whether you want to constrain the rotation or not. Once you have made your selections, click OK to apply the changes.

Conclusion

So, there you have it! That is what CTRL R in Photoshop does. Now that you know how to use this shortcut key, be sure to put it to good use the next time you are working in Photoshop.

Kathy McFarland

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