rotateZ() CSS Function

Description

The CSS rotateZ() function is used to rotate an element around the z-axis. This is the axis that goes perpendicular to the screen, from front to back. The function takes a single parameter, which is the angle of rotation in degrees. If the angle is positive, the element will rotate clockwise. If the angle is negative, the element will rotate counter-clockwise.

The rotateZ() function can be used to create a variety of effects, such as rotating a 3D object, or rotating a 2D element to give it a 3D appearance. It can also be used to create animations, such as rotating a loading spinner.

Here is an example of how to use the rotateZ() function:

.element {
  transform: rotateZ(45deg);
}

This will rotate the .element class 45 degrees clockwise.

The rotateZ() function can be used in combination with other CSS transform functions, such as translateX(), translateY(), and scale(), to create more complex effects.

Here is an example of how to use the rotateZ() function in combination with the scale() function to create a 3D cube:

.cube {
  transform: rotateZ(45deg) scale(0.5);
}

This will rotate the .cube class 45 degrees clockwise and scale it down by half size. This will create the appearance of a 3D cube.

Syntax

transform: rotateZ(<angle>);

Values

<angle>A positive value rotates the element clockwise, a negative value rotates the element counter clockwise.

Example

HTML

<div class="normal rotated">Rotated</div>

<div class="normal">Not rotated</div>

CSS

.normal {

    padding: 20px;

    margin: 20px;

    width: 120px;

    background: #546D62;

    color: white;

    font-family: sans-serif;

}

.rotated {

    transform: rotateZ(45deg);

}

Result