We can use the `rotate()` function to rotate elements. Positive values rotate the element clockwise, while negative values rotate it counterclockwise. The rotation angle is typically specified in degrees (`deg`), with the default value being 0deg indicating no rotation. Other acceptable units for rotation angles are turns (`turn`) and radians (`rad`).

### Element Axes
To understand how rotation works, we need to understand the element axes concept. There are three axes:
- The x-axis is horizontal, going from left to right;
- The y-axis is vertical, going from top to bottom;
- The z-axis is perpendicular to the screen, pointing towards the viewer.

### Rotation Direction
By default, the `rotate()` property rotates the element around the z-axis. However, we can also apply rotation around the x-axis and y-axis using the following values:
```css
transform: rotateX(angle);
transform: rotateY(angle);
```

### Example 1
Consider the following example code, where we apply different rotation angles to demonstrate rotation around the z-axis:

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### Example 2
In this example, we explore rotation around the z-axis, x-axis, and y-axis:

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Rotating Elements in 2D and 3D

Element Axes

Rotation Direction

Example 1

Example 2

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Rotating Elements in 2D and 3D

Element Axes

Rotation Direction

Example 1

Example 2