Mirroring a 2D Object To mirror a 2D object: 1. Select the object to mirror. 2. Click the Mirror tool from the Basic palette. 3. Select Mirror or Duplicate and Mirror from the Tool bar, depending on whether the original object is to remain in place. 4. Click and drag to create an axis line. Click to finish the line. The object or its duplicate is mirrored on the opposite side of the axis line.