{"id":164428,"date":"2021-03-22T08:00:34","date_gmt":"2021-03-22T08:00:34","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/sftarticles.wpenginepowered.com\/en\/?p=164428"},"modified":"2025-07-01T21:10:45","modified_gmt":"2025-07-02T04:10:45","slug":"how-to-rotate-items-in-sims-4-in-3-easy-ways","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/how-to-rotate-items-in-sims-4-in-3-easy-ways\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Rotate Items in Sims 4 in 3 Easy Ways"},"content":{"rendered":"

One of the most exciting features in The Sims 4 is building homes on your <\/span>Windows<\/span><\/a> or <\/span>Mac<\/span><\/a> computer. <\/span><\/p>\n

You can lay the floor or walls as you please, so long as you have enough funds to do just that. However, one of the most frustrating aspects that have annoyed many gamers (us included) is working out how to rotate items in The Sims 4. <\/span><\/p>\n

Surprisingly, it\u2019s not that difficult in hindsight. We’ll show you how. <\/span><\/p>\n

How to Rotate Items in Sims 4<\/b><\/h2>\n

The Sims 4 has a default setting for item placement and the direction that it faces. It also remembers your last saved preference. If you don\u2019t want the shower door stove facing into the wall, here\u2019s what you need to do.<\/span><\/p>\n

Method 1: Using your mouse<\/b><\/h3>\n

The easiest method to rotate an item is by using your mouse. All you need to do is select it with the left button and then right-click. It will rotate the furniture or appliance clockwise at 45\u00b0 angles until you have the correct placement.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Method 2: Using the keyboard<\/b><\/h3>\n

If you\u2019re averse to using the mouse, there are two keyboard buttons you can use instead. The comma and period keys, \u2018,\u2019 and \u2018.\u2019, rotate objects clockwise and anti-clockwise. That means that you can swing it both ways.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Method 3: The Sims 3 camera<\/b><\/h3>\n

Finally, there\u2019s the option to switch to The Sims 3 camera to rotate objects more smoothly. You\u2019ll need to input Ctrl + Shift + Tab to access this mode. <\/span><\/p>\n

By holding \u2018Alt\u2019 after selecting an item, you can move your mouse around to drag and rotate.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Turn your home around<\/b><\/h2>\n

Now that you know the most effective ways to rotate objects in The Sims 4 in build mode, you can go about freely decorating your home as you wish. <\/span><\/p>\n

You don\u2019t need to settle for flat placements against walls and can create some beautiful disorder if you wish. <\/span><\/p>\n

If you want to add more content, you can also read some of our other guides such as how to install mods and custom content.<\/span><\/p>\n

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