Players can set their imagination completely free when it comes to building in The Sims 4. With the extensive tools available in Build Mode as well as the incredibly varied catalog of furniture and items, players are able to create just about anything in this entry of The Sims 4.

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From medieval castles to tiny suburban homes, The Sims 4 has it all. Whether players want to build a giant mansion or a tiny home, they will want to first learn the most basic features that Build Mode has to offer, such as being able to rotate items. This guide will show players how to rotate items in The Sims 4.

How to Rotate Items in The Sims 4

45-Degree Angle Rotation

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The most basic rotation method in The Sims 4 rotates objects at a 45-degree angle so they can be placed in four different positions, facing either left, right, up, or down. Here is how players can rotate items at a 45-degree angle in The Sims 4 on each platform:

  • PC:
    • Press Period (.) To rotate left, press Comma (,) to rotate right
    • Grab and hold an object, then move the cursor around it

  • Playstation:
    • Select an object, press L1 to rotate left, press R1 to rotate right

  • Xbox:
    • Select an object, press LB to rotate left, press RB to rotate right

To perform this type of rotation, players must be in Build mode and drag the item they want to move. However, if it is a draggable item, this can be done in Live mode.

How to Rotate Items Freely in The Sims 4

Free Rotation

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If players want to rotate an object at a very specific angle, then they must use the free rotation tool. Here is how to rotate objects at any angle in The Sims 4:

  • PC:
    • ​​​​​​​ Grab and hold an object, then move the cursor around it while holding down Alt

  • Playstation:
    • ​​​​​​​ Select an object, press and hold L1+L2, rotate the object freely using the right analog stick

  • Xbox:
    • ​​​​​​​ Select an object, press and hold LB+LB, rotate the object freely using the right analog stick

Free rotation can only be used while in Build Mode.

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The Sims 4
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7 /10
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September 2, 2014
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DIGITAL
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ESRB
T for Teen: Crude Humor, Sexual Themes, Violence
Developer(s)
Maxis
Publisher(s)
Electronic Arts
Engine
Proprietary Engine
Cross-Platform Play
Xbox, PlayStation, and computer versions of Sims 4 are all separate games incompatible with each other
Cross Save
no
Franchise
The Sims
Steam Deck Compatibility
yes
Platform(s)
PS4, Xbox One, PC
Genre(s)
Simulation
How Long To Beat
N/A
X|S Optimized
No
File Size Xbox Series
22 GB (November 2023)
OpenCritic Rating
Fair