Add 3D objects in Pages on iPhone

1. Tap in the toolbar, tap , then tap “Insert from.”

2. Navigate to the 3D object, tap to select it, then tap Open.

   The 3D object appears in the document with in the center. If the 3D object contains an embedded animation, appears in the bottom right corner of the object.

   

3. To replace the 3D object, tap to select the object, tap , tap the 3D Object tab, then tap Replace. Navigate to the 3D object you want, then tap it.

You can also copy and paste 3D objects from another Pages document or app. To learn more, see Copy text and objects between Pages and other apps.

When you add a 3D object to a document, you can rotate it along its x, y, and z axes. You can also resize a 3D object proportionally to make it larger or smaller without changing its shape. If a 3D object contains an embedded animation, you can play and pause the animation.

1. Tap the 3D object to select it.

   If you don’t see selection handles (blue dots) around the 3D object, it may be a section layout object.

2. To edit the 3D object, do any of the following:

   • Rotate it: Drag in the center of the object.

     You can also Tap , then tap 3D Object. Tap the + or – buttons, or enter a degree value to specify the angle at which you want to rotate the object along its x, y, and z axes. Tap Reset Rotation to set all the values to zero degrees.

   • Resize it: Drag any of the selection handles surrounding the 3D object. Or tap , tap Arrange, tap W or H, then enter new values for Width and Height.

   • Play the 3D object’s animation: If the 3D object contains an embedded animation, tap in the lower-right corner of the object to play the animation. Tap to stop the animation.

You can also align a 3D object with another object on a page, or specify its location using its x and y coordinates. To learn more, see Position and align objects.

After you add a 3D object to a document, you can view it in 3D on compatible iPad and iPhone models.

To view the 3D object, do one of the following:

• In reading view: Tap in the controls below the 3D object.

• In editing view: Tap the 3D object to select it, tap , tap 3D Object, then tap View in 3D.

Descriptions are read by assistive technology (for example, VoiceOver) when someone uses that technology to access your document. Descriptions aren’t visible anywhere in your document.

1. Tap the 3D object to select it, tap , then tap 3D Object.

2. Tap Description, tap the text box, then enter your text.

If you export your document as a PDF, descriptions are still readable by assistive technology. See Export to Word, PDF, or another file format.

To add a caption or title to your 3D object, see Add a caption or title to objects.