Codecademy · JakevB88 · Feb 16, 2026 · Feb 17, 2026 · Feb 17, 2026
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+---
+Title: 'rotateY()'
+Description: 'Rotates an element around the Y-axis in 3D space.'
+Subjects:
+  - 'Web Design'
+  - 'Web Development'
+Tags:
+  - 'Animation'
+  - 'CSS'
+  - 'Functions'
+  - 'Transform'
+CatalogContent:
+  - 'learn-css'
+  - 'paths/front-end-engineer-career-path'
+---
+
+The **`rotateY()`** function is a CSS transform function that rotates an element around the Y-axis, which runs vertically through the element. It is primarily used to create 3D rotation effects, especially when combined with the **`perspective()`** transform function.
+
+## Syntax
+
+```pseudo
+transform: rotateY(angle);
+```
+
+**Parameters:**
+
+- `angle`: A CSS `<angle>` value (e.g., `45deg`, `0.785rad`, `0.125turn` ) that specifies the amount of rotation around the Y-axis. Using a positive angle results in clockwise rotation (the right moves back, and the left moves forward). Using a negative angle causes counter-clockwise rotation (the right moves forward, and the left moves back).
+
+**Return value:**
+
+The `rotateY()` function returns a `<transform-function>` value that can be used with the `transform` property.
+
+## Example 1: Rotating a Card left
+
+In this example, a card element is rotated left along the Y-axis to create a spinning effect. The HTML code is:
+
+```html
+<!DOCTYPE html>
+<html>
+  <head>
+    <link rel="stylesheet" href="style.css" />
+    <title>RotateY Card Example</title>
+  </head>
+  <body>
+    <div class="card">Rotated Card</div>
+  </body>
+</html>
+```
+
+The CSS code is:
+
+```css
+body {
+  display: flex;
+  justify-content: center;
+  align-items: center;
+  height: 100vh;
+  background-color: #f0f0f0;
+}
+
+.card {
+  width: 200px;
+  height: 120px;
+  background-color: #3498db;
+  color: white;
+  font-size: 20px;
+  font-weight: bold;
+  display: flex;
+  justify-content: center;
+  align-items: center;
+  transform: rotateY(30deg);
+}
+```
+
+This example results in the following output:
+
+![A rectangular card rotated left along the Y-axis at 30 degrees, creating a 3D tilt effect with depth perception.](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Codecademy/docs/main/media/rotateY1.png)
+
+## Example 2: Interactive Turn on Hover
+
+In this example, a card rotates left when hovered over, simulating a 3D interactive effect. The HTML code is:
+
+```html
+<!DOCTYPE html>
+<html>
+  <head>
+    <link rel="stylesheet" href="style.css" />
+    <title>RotateY Hover Animation</title>
+  </head>
+  <body>
+    <div class="turn-card">Hover Me</div>
+  </body>
+</html>
+```
+
+The CSS code is:
+
+```css
+body {
+  display: flex;
+  justify-content: center;
+  align-items: center;
+  height: 100vh;
+  background-color: #ecf0f1;
+}
+
+.turn-card {
+  width: 150px;
+  height: 80px;
+  font-size: 18px;
+  font-weight: bold;
+  background-color: #e74c3c;
+  color: white;
+  border-radius: 8px;
+  display: flex;
+  justify-content: center;
+  align-items: center;
+  transition: transform 0.5s ease;
+}
+
+.turn-card:hover {
+  transform: rotateY(180deg);
+}
+```
+
+This example results in the following output:
+
+![A rectangular card that rotates left 180 degrees along the Y-axis when hovered, showing a 3D flip animation effect.](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Codecademy/docs/main/media/rotateY2.gif)
+
+## Example 3: Image Panel Stack with 3D Rotation
+
+In this example, multiple images are stacked and rotated along the Y-axis for a layered 3D effect. The HTML code is:
+
+```html
+<!DOCTYPE html>
+<html>
+  <head>
+    <link rel="stylesheet" href="style.css" />
+    <title>3D Image Stack</title>
+  </head>
+  <body>
+    <div class="image-stack">
+      <div class="image-panel panel1">1</div>
+      <div class="image-panel panel2">2</div>
+      <div class="image-panel panel3">3</div>
+    </div>
+  </body>
+</html>
+```
+
+The CSS code is:
+
+```css
+body {
+  display: flex;
+  justify-content: center;
+  align-items: flex-start;
+  height: 100vh;
+  background: linear-gradient(120deg, #ff7e5f, #feb47b);
+}
+
+.image-stack {
+  display: flex;
+  flex-direction: column;
+  gap: 20px;
+}
+
+.image-panel {
+  width: 100px;
+  height: 100px;
+  background-color: #3498db;
+  display: flex;
+  justify-content: center;
+  align-items: center;
+  color: white;
+  font-size: 18px;
+  font-weight: bold;
+  border-radius: 6px;
+  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
+}
+
+.panel1 {
+  transform: rotateY(15deg);
+}
+
+.panel2 {
+  transform: rotateY(30deg);
+}
+
+.panel3 {
+  transform: rotateY(45deg);
+}
+
+.image-panel:hover {
+  transform: rotateY(60deg);
+}
+```
+
+This example results in the following output:
+
+![Three stacked square panels rotating along the Y-axis with increasing angles, creating a layered 3D effect; each panel rotates further on hover.](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Codecademy/docs/main/media/rotateY3.gif)
+
+## Frequently Asked Questions
+
+### 1. What is `rotateY`?
+
+`rotateY()` is a CSS transform function that rotates an element left or right around its vertical Y-axis, creating a 3D rotation effect.
+
+### 2. What is `rotate()` in CSS?
+
+`rotate()` rotates an element around a single 2D axis (the z-axis) in its plane. It is simpler than `rotateX()` and does not create a 3D effect.
+
+### 3. How to use `rotateY`?
+
+Use `rotateY(angle)` with the CSS `transform` property. Optionally combine it with `perspective` to enhance the 3D visual effect. Example:
+
+```css
+.element {
+  transform: perspective(500px) rotateY(45deg);
+}
+```
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