HOW TO FLIP AN IMAGE IN GOOGLE DOCS?

Hey there! I’m here to share some intriguing tips with you. Curious about how to invert a picture in Google Docs? Well, firstly, let’s understand what Google Docs is. Google Docs is a web-based, free-to-use service that allows you to create, modify, and store documents and spreadsheets online.

It belongs to the suite of Google’s Drive service. The service can be accessed through a web browser, mobile app, or desktop software. This app is compatible with Microsoft Office file types. You can access the documents from any device, provided that the device can run Google Docs and is connected to the internet.

NOTE: The device should be able to run the Google Docs app.

Flipping Images!!! Certainly, you must have seen this feature while editing pictures. It simply alters the image’s viewpoint. Don’t mistake flipping with rotating. Rotating means a change in the image’s direction, i.e. upside down. Conversely, you can only flip an image either vertically or horizontally.

Flipping is not the same as rotating and, I trust you comprehend the difference. So let us delve into our topic, how to invert an image in Google Docs? Keep on reading the instructions below.

GUIDE TO INVERT AN IMAGE IN GOOGLE DOCS

When you’re clear about the contrast between flipping and rotating an image, proceed with these steps.

STEP 1: Launch Google Docs app on any compatible device.

STEP 2: Open the document containing the image you wish to invert.

STEP 3: Click on the image to select it.

STEP 4: You can also select the image using the Ctrl+C key combination on your keyboard.

STEP 5: After selecting the image, right-click on it.

STEP 6: The selected image gets copied to the clipboard.

STEP 7: Place the cursor on the new page and click insert–> drawing–> new.

STEP 8: The Google Docs Drawing tool will pop up.

STEP 9: Right-click on the empty page and select paste.

STEP 10: For demonstrative purposes, let us take an image of Cycling.

STEP 11: To invert this image on Google Docs, click on the Actions option.

STEP 12: Hover over rotate and opt for Flip horizontally.

STEP 13: The right side of the cycling picture is now flipped to the left side, and vice versa.

STEP 14: Lastly, save the inverted picture by using the Ctrl+S combination and close the application.

You now have an image of cycling that has been flipped. Using the same method, you can invert any image you desire. It will work for images you want to flip vertically as well.

CONCLUSION

That sums it all up, guys. You now understand how to invert images on Google Docs. This information will be immensely helpful in flipping images rather than just rotating them. Flipped images are quite different from rotated ones. Try out this technique to see the difference yourself. Keep on track and stay updated with technology.