# Rotation

## Introduction

`Rotation` can be used to rotate Gum components. Rotation is measured in degrees, where positive values rotate an object counterclockwise about its origin ([X Origin](/gum/gum-tool/gum-elements/general-properties/x-origin.md) and [Y Origin](/gum/gum-tool/gum-elements/general-properties/y-origin.md)).

## Example

An object is rotated about its origin, which by default is its top-left corner:

![Rotating an object using the Rotation variable](/files/oBjRFzW7yDzC6dtwZZMq)

Objects can also be rotated visually by grabbing the rotation handle:

![Rotation handles can rotate an object](/files/qkU0IjWe5EpI2npRosgm)

Holding the SHIFT key snaps angles to 15 degree increments.

<figure><img src="/files/n3EwojSQGLCU5oFEMoOl" alt=""><figcaption><p>SHIFT rotate snaps to 15 degree increments</p></figcaption></figure>

## X Origin and Y Origin

The [X Origin](/gum/gum-tool/gum-elements/general-properties/x-origin.md) and [Y Origin](/gum/gum-tool/gum-elements/general-properties/y-origin.md) properties define the point of rotation for an object. The following animation shows how changing origin values can affect rotation.

![Objects rotate about their origin.](/files/zLceJ9jpz3CrGC2lYuSj)


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