How to Change Display Orientation in Windows 11
You change display orientation in Windows 11 by adjusting your screen’s rotation settings through the Display settings menu.
Display orientation refers to how your computer screen is positioned, allowing you to switch between standard landscape, portrait, and their flipped versions. This is especially useful for devices with touchscreens or when you need a different screen layout.
Windows 11 makes this easy. You can quickly flip your screen from the default wide landscape view to a tall portrait view, or even upside down versions of both.
For convertible laptops and tablets, Windows 11 can even auto-rotate your display when you physically turn your device. Since build 22557, this automatic rotation is noticeably faster.
Ways to Change Your Screen Orientation
Option 1Rotate Your Device (For Tablets & 2-in-1 Devices)
If your device supports it, just turn it sideways, and the screen will rotate automatically.
Option 2Use 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 3Change Orientation in Windows Settings
- Press Windows key + I to open Settings.
- Click System on the left, then select Display on the right.
- Scroll down to the Scale & layout section.
- Click the drop-down menu under Display orientation and pick the way you want your screen to turn.
- 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.
Option 4Use 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:
- Open NVIDIA Control Panel (search for it in the Start menu).
- On the left, click Rotate display under the Display section.
- Select the screen you want to change (if you have multiple).
- Choose your orientation: Landscape, Portrait, Landscape (flipped), or Portrait (flipped).
- Click Apply.
- 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.
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