: How to reset Illustrator CS6 rectangle tool to zero degree? I made previous work (as a beginner) in Illustrator CS6 and now when I select the rectangle tool it is by default oblique. Also,

@Si6392903

How to change the angle of a vector shape

If you need to only change the angle of a shape without changing your preferences, you can:

1) Click the shape and then look on the option menu for the link with the word "Shape"



2) Change the angle and your other options there





How to change the default angle for all new vector shapes

If you want to change the default angle and make every new rectangle with the same specific angle, you can go in the "Preferences panel", and simply enter the angle you want by default in the "Constrain Angle" field.

Vote Up Vote Down

@Jessie844

View - Perspective grid - Hide Grid worked for me

Vote Up Vote Down

@Nimeshi706

Preferences > General and set the Constrain Angle to 0°

Vote Up Vote Down

@Alves566

This has happened to me. I had switched perspective grid that I did not notice. It can also be turned on you. You shut down as follows: View - Perspective grid - Hide Grid

Vote Up Vote Down