How to Change Display Orientation in Windows 11

Changing display orientation in Windows 11 lets you rotate your computer screen to different positions.

Display orientation controls whether your screen shows normally wide (landscape), tall (portrait), or upside down. This simple adjustment helps when using touchscreens or setting up your display for specific tasks.

Windows 11 offers easy ways to switch your screen between these views.

For devices like convertible laptops and tablets, Windows 11 can automatically rotate the screen as you physically move your device. This auto-rotate feature improved in build 22557, making it quicker to adjust.

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

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

Option 2Use Keyboard Shortcuts

You can quickly change your Windows 11 display orientation without using your mouse. Press Ctrl+Alt+↑ Arrow for the normal screen view. Use Ctrl+Alt+↓ Arrow to flip it upside down, or the Left and Right Arrow keys to rotate the screen by 90 degrees.

• 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

These display orientation shortcuts might not work on every computer because your graphics card controls them. For example, some older graphics cards might not support specific shortcuts, requiring users to access display settings through the Windows 11 interface instead.

Option 3Change 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.

The easiest way to access Settings is by pressing Windows key + I. Then, click System, followed by Display. Scroll down to ‘Scale & layout’, click the ‘Display orientation’ drop-down menu, and choose how you want your screen to appear.

Open Display Settings

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

If your computer has an NVIDIA graphics card, you can change the Windows 11 display orientation using its specialized 🎛️ control panel. Search for and open the NVIDIA Control Panel from your ⊞ Start menu. On the left side, under ‘Display’, click ‘Rotate display’, choose which screen you want to adjust, and then select your preferred orientation.

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.

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 ensure your screen is set as you prefer for the best experience.

You can change your Windows 11 display orientation between landscape and portrait modes to suit your needs. Several methods are available, including physically rotating your device if it supports automatic rotation, using keyboard shortcuts on some PCs, adjusting settings in the ⚙️ Windows Settings app, or using the NVIDIA 🎛️ Control Panel if you have an NVIDIA graphics card.