Do you want to turn your computer screen sideways or back to the normal way? This simple guide will help you change your screen’s direction (also called “display orientation”) in Windows 11. You can switch between:

• Landscape: The normal wide screen.
• Portrait: The screen turned tall and narrow.
• Landscape (flipped): Upside down wide screen.
• Portrait (flipped): Upside down tall screen.

If you have a tablet or a 2-in-1 laptop (a device that can be used as a tablet), Windows 11 can automatically rotate your screen when you turn your device.

Since Windows 11 update build 22557, this rotation is faster and smoother.

Ways to Change Your Screen Orientation

Option 1: Rotate Your Device (For Tablets & 2-in-1 Devices)

If your device supports it, just turn it sideways, and the screen will rotate automatically.

Option 2: Use Keyboard Shortcuts

Some computers let you quickly rotate your screen using keys on your keyboard. Try these:

• Ctrl + Alt + Up Arrow = Normal landscape (default)
• Ctrl + Alt + Down Arrow = Upside down landscape
• Ctrl + Alt + Right Arrow = Rotate screen 90° to the right
• Ctrl + Alt + Left Arrow = Rotate screen 90° to the left

Note: This might not work on all computers depending on your graphics card.

Option 3: Change Orientation in Windows Settings

1. Press Windows key + I to open Settings.
2. Click System on the left, then select Display on the right.
3. If you have more than one screen, click the one you want to change.
4. Scroll down to the Scale & layout section.
5. Click the drop-down menu under Display orientation and pick the way you want your screen to turn.
6. Windows will show you a preview. Click Keep changes if you like it, or Revert to go back.

You have 15 seconds to decide before Windows switches back automatically.

Open Display Settings

Option 4: Use NVIDIA Control Panel (If You Have NVIDIA Graphics)

If your PC has an NVIDIA graphics card and the NVIDIA Control Panel software installed, you can change screen rotation here:

1. Open NVIDIA Control Panel (search for it in the Start menu).
2. On the left, click Rotate display under the Display section.
3. Select the screen you want to change (if you have multiple).
4. Choose your orientation: Landscape, Portrait, Landscape (flipped), or Portrait (flipped).
5. Click Apply.
6. If the new setting looks good, click Yes to keep it, or No to cancel.

You have 20 seconds to decide before it switches back automatically.

Summary

• You can change your screen between landscape and portrait modes based on what you need.
• Tablets and 2-in-1 devices can rotate the screen automatically as you turn them.
• Several easy ways to change your screen orientation:
  • Physically rotate your device (if supported).
  • Use keyboard shortcuts (on some PCs).
  • Change settings in Windows Settings app.
  • Use NVIDIA Control Panel if you have NVIDIA graphics.
• Always make sure the screen is set the way you want for the best experience.

For more information, you can visit the official Microsoft support page: Change your screen resolution and layout in Windows.