Rotating text can sometimes be necessary when using Clip Studio Paint. Many artists use this software to create comics, and those necessitate the ability to be flexible with text orientation, as this allows the text to be readable but still introduces some intrigue. But if that is the case, how can you make text rotate in Clip Studio Paint?

You can use the built-in Rotate tool available in Clip Studio Paint to change how text is aligned. The tool can rotate the text across the center at a specific angle or point. There are different ways to select this angle, as you will explore if you follow this tutorial for Clip Studio Paint in depth. 

Now that you know how things work, you must read this article for more in-depth information! Join us as we explore what you need to do to rotate a text layer in Clip Studio Paint, and how you can use the flipping effect to get an equally interesting result! Keep reading this article for more information!

Rotating Text With Clip Studio Paint

Before we start learning how to rotate text on Clip Studio Paint, you should know how the basic tool at work here – the Type Tool – works. This tool is the built-in tool that you use to enter in text to a new layer. 

Here is an introduction to the Type Tool on Clip Studio paint, along with some changes you can make to the text in the software. If you want to learn more about this fascinating aspect of the software, here is the video tutorial you need to watch:

Now that you understand this part of the tutorial let’s understand rotation. Rotation allows you to move a text box along an anchor point (typically in the center) at a specific angle. On Clip Studio Paint, you will need to follow these steps:

1. Launch the software and open up a new file.
2. Now, type in some text using the Type Tool.
3. Select the text bounding box. 
4. Click the rotation handle of the box to rotate text.
5. Move in your desired direction, and then release the box to make a change.

Your text will now be rotated! However, there are some things to remember as you do this! For example, in some cases, the rotation handle will not appear. 

In this case, you can choose any of the options in the ‘Tool Property Palette’ to trigger it to appear.

You can also make specific rotation changes by holding down the shift key. This allows the rotation to happen at intervals of exactly 45 degrees, which is a great way to keep rotation consistent amongst different elements within the same project. 

However, you can also keep the angle consistent using the ‘Sub Tool Detail Palette.’ Here, you can enter a specific value that you want the angle to be, so that it is once again consistent across any other elements that you plan to also rotate. 

Flipping Text With Clip Studio Paint

Now, another way to change how text looks is to use a method to flip it. The software will flip the text across either the horizontal or vertical access, allowing you to be able to make simple changes. 

This is especially useful when you want to create text that is readable in front of a mirror. So, to create this effect, follow these instructions:

1. Launch Clip Studio Paint, and then open up the file you want to edit.
2. Select the text layer you want to edit to get started.
3. Now, click on the handle in the middle of the box.
4. Drag it down to flip the text down the center.

Your text will now be flipped! You can also make the same changes through the ‘Sub Tool Detail Palette’ in Clip Studio Paint. 

You can choose between Flip Horizontal and Flip Vertical. This will allow you to create the flip without altering where the text is placed in the document.

Final Thoughts

With this article in mind, you now know what you need to do in order to have a rotated or flipped text box when using Clip Studio Paint! 

We hope this article helped you make changes and you can now make simple changes to your work that can make all of the text elements stand out! Best of luck and remember to practice to get a feel for these tools!