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The Paint app in Windows 11 has received a significant update that adds freeform rotation for shapes, text, and selections. This feature, rolling out to Windows Insiders in the Canary and Dev channels as part of Paint version 11.2601.391.0, allows users to select an object and drag a rotate handle to any angle, or enter a precise numeric value in a Custom rotate box. The update is delivered via an app update rather than a platform-only patch, and is available with Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 28020.1619. This enhancement addresses a long-standing gap in the Paint app's functionality, making it more suitable for everyday image editing tasks.
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    Paint gains freeform rotate for shapes, text, and selections in Windows 11 Insider

    Microsoft’s Paint just gained the one small, stubborn feature that’s stood between it and everyday, no-fuss image editing: freeform rotation of shapes, text, and selections — now rolling to Windows Insiders as part of Paint version 11.2601.391.0. The change is deceptively simple: select an...