Revit Tip: Using Spacebar to Rotate Elements

Spacebar is a common shortcut key for Revit users. Many of us know that we can press the spacebar to rotate an element during placement.

However, many of us don’t realize that we can also use it to modify existing elements. You can select one or multiple elements then press the spacebar to rotate them.

And the great thing about it is, the rotation is on each element base point. Which can’t be done by using Revit rotate tool.

However, the rotation angle is limited to 90 degrees. But it is sufficient for most cases.

See the video for using the spacebar shortcut below.

About Edwin Prakoso

I work as a Sr. Technical Consultant in Tech Data Advanced Solutions Indonesia. I've been using AutoCAD since R14 and Revit since Revit Building 9. I occasionally write for AUGIWorld magazine and also active in Autodesk discussion forum.
I'm an Autodesk Certified Professional (ACP) for Revit Architecture and AutoCAD. I'm also a member of Autodesk Expert Elite, appreciation for individuals who give contribution to Autodesk community.
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