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How to Flip Shapes in Google Slides

Updated on:
June 9, 2026
By:
Madhav Bhandari
Use this interactive demo to learn how to mirror and rotate shapes in Google Slides.

Quick summary

Google Slides lets you flip shapes horizontally or vertically using the Arrange menu and its Rotate submenu. This built-in feature requires no add-ons and works in just a few clicks directly on your slide canvas.


Steps

  1. On the slide canvas, click the shape you want to flip.
  2. In the top menu, click Arrange.
  3. From the dropdown menu, hover over Rotate.
  4. Choose Rotate clockwise by 90°, Rotate anticlockwise 90°, Flip horizontally, or Flip vertically.
  5. Your shape will now be flipped on the slide.

📌 Why this matters

Knowing how to flip and rotate shapes in Google Slides gives presenters precise control over slide layouts without needing third-party tools. The built-in Arrange menu makes it easy to mirror graphics, align design elements symmetrically, and polish visual storytelling in seconds. This feature is especially valuable for educators, marketers, and business teams who rely on Google Slides for professional presentations. Mastering shape orientation helps users create polished, visually consistent decks faster.
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