Rotating Your Screen on Windows, Chromebook, iOS, & More

Foolproof ways to adjust your screen when the usual hacks don’t seem to work

Ugh! You need to rotate your device’s screen, but nothing seems to be working. What gives? Don’t worry—whether you're using a Windows PC, Mac, Chromebook, or even a tablet, it's easy to flip your screen. The key is knowing where to look in your settings. We’ve outlined everything you need to know below, so you can re-orient your device ASAP.

Things You Should Know

  • Rotate your computer screen in Windows 10 or 11 in Settings > System > Display.
  • Try pressing Ctrl + Alt and the up, down, left, or right arrow keys simultaneously to rotate your screen on older versions of Windows.
  • Turn your Mac or Chromebook’s screen upside down using the rotation menu in the Display portion of your settings.
Method 1
Method 1 of 4:

Windows

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    Open up Settings. Press the Windows key on your keyboard and type the word settings. Click Settings to pull up your PC’s settings.[1]
    • Shortcut: Right-click on a blank section of your desktop screen and left-click Display Settings from the sub-menu.[2]
    • This works for both Windows 10 and Windows 11.
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    Click System. If you're using Windows 10, you'll see this icon in the main panel. In Windows 11, the System option is in the left panel.
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    Click Display. If you're using Windows 10, this option is at the top of the menu on the left-hand side of the screen. On Windows 11, you'll see this at the top of the right panel.[3]
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    Select an option from the Orientation menu to rotate your screen. Click on the setting you’d prefer—once you make your selection, click either Keep Changes or Revert to switch your screen back to normal. Your options are:[4]
    • Landscape: Right-side-up; what most computer screens are
    • Portrait: Rotated 90 degrees to the left
    • Landscape (flipped): Rotated 180 degrees to the left
    • Portrait (flipped): Rotated 90 degrees to the right
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    Try the Ctrl+Alt shortcuts if you have an older version of Windows. Older PC screens (including PCs with an older version of Windows 10) can be rotated with a combination of Ctrl, Alt, and one of the 4 arrow keys:
    • Ctrl+Alt+↓ - Flip the screen upside down (Landscape flipped)
    • Ctrl+Alt+→ - Rotate the screen 90° to the right (Portrait flipped)
    • Ctrl+Alt+← - Rotate the screen 90° to the left (Portrait)
    • Ctrl+Alt+↑ - Return the screen to its standard orientation (Landscape)
    • Troubleshooting tip: If you have an Intel-powered PC, right-click your desktop and select Graphics Options. From there, turn on screen rotation in the Hot Keys section.[5]
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Method 2
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Mac

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    Pull open the System Settings page. Click on the
    Mac Apple
    menu and select System Settings.[6]
    • If you're using macOS Monterey or earlier, click the Apple menu and select System Preferences instead.
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    Select Displays. You'll see this option in the System Settings or System Preferences menu, depending on your version of macOS.[7]
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    Choose how much you’d like to rotate your screen. Using the Rotation menu, select the number of degrees you’d like your screen to rotate. Once you’ve settled on an adjustment, hit the Confirm button to apply the changes.[8]
    • Want to reset your screen? Just go back to the Rotation menu and pick the Standard option.
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Method 3
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Chromebook

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    Go to your Settings page. On the bottom-right corner of your screen, left-click on the clock. Then, select the gear icon to pull open your Chromebook’s Settings.[9]
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    Select the Device and Displays options. Find the menu the on the left side of the Settings page; from here, click on the Device option. From the new Device menu that pops up, select the Displays button.[10]
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    Rotate your screen using the Orientation drop-down menu. Select the number of degrees you’d like to rotate your screen:
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Method 4
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Mobile

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    iPad & iPhone. You can easily rotate your screen using the Control Center. Here's how:
    • If your iPad or iPhone has Face ID, swipe down from the top right corner of your screen to pull up the Control Center. If your device has Touch ID, swipe up from the bottom of the Home screen instead.[13]
    • Look for an icon that features a lock symbol surrounded by a circular arrow—if the icon is red, tap it once to unlock your screen. Then, tilt your iPad or iPhone manually to rotate the screen automatically.[14]
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    Android. Tap the
    Android 7 Settings
    icon in your app list to pull up your phone or tablet's settings. From there, tap Accessibility, and then Auto-rotate screen. Now, your screen automatically rotates as you manually turn your device.[15]
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Community Q&A

  • Question
    What is the easiest way to do it?
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    This answer was written by one of our trained team of researchers who validated it for accuracy and comprehensiveness.
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    If your computer is Windows 10 or above, the easiest way to rotate the screen is to go to the Display menu in the System portion of your PC's settings. From there, use the Orientation drop-down menu to adjust your screen.
  • Question
    Will turning my screen upside down while doing schoolwork make it more fulfilling?
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    This answer was written by one of our trained team of researchers who validated it for accuracy and comprehensiveness.
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    Probably not—if anything, it might be more challenging since you have to move your mouse in the opposite direction than you're used to. You know your own study habits best, though, so feel free to give it a try if you think it could help!
  • Question
    My computer wont respond to Ctrl+Alt+Arrows. And I cant find the Appearance-Personalization thing on the computer managment...
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    Your computer might be too new to use the Ctrl+Alt+Arrows shortcut. Instead, go to your PC's Settings and choose the Display option from the System category. From there, use the Orientation drop-down menu to adjust your screen.
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References

  1. ↑ https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/change-screen-orientation-f7ab1ff8-971d-58a5-b8ee-bc113bbf3acb#WindowsVersion=Windows_10
  2. ↑ https://support.hp.com/in-en/document/ish_3900504-3245564-16
  3. ↑ https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/change-screen-orientation-f7ab1ff8-971d-58a5-b8ee-bc113bbf3acb#WindowsVersion=Windows_10
  4. ↑ https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/change-screen-orientation-f7ab1ff8-971d-58a5-b8ee-bc113bbf3acb#WindowsVersion=Windows_10
  5. ↑ https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/all/windows-10-screen-rotate-shortcut-how-to-get-intel/d0be31f8-cff1-489f-a52a-38e6ed36c236
  6. ↑ https://support.apple.com/guide/mac-help/rotate-the-image-on-your-display-mh11534/mac
  7. ↑ https://support.apple.com/guide/mac-help/rotate-the-image-on-your-display-mh11534/mac
  8. ↑ https://support.apple.com/guide/mac-help/rotate-the-image-on-your-display-mh11534/mac
  9. ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r4wKJODobOc&t=0m35s
  1. ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r4wKJODobOc&t=0m46s
  2. ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r4wKJODobOc&t=0m51s
  3. ↑ https://support.google.com/chromebook/answer/183101?hl=en
  4. ↑ https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204547
  5. ↑ https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT210940
  6. ↑ https://support.google.com/accessibility/android/answer/6006961?hl=en

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To turn your computer screen upside down on a Windows operating system, press the Ctrl, Alt, and down arrow keys on your keyboard simultaneously. Alternatively, right click on your desktop and select “Screen resolution” from the drop down menu. Then, select “Properties” and click on the “Display” tab to change the orientation to “flipped.” If you have a Mac computer, open System Preferences and click on the “Rotate” menu to make any adjustments. To learn how to turn your screen upside down if you’re using Chrome OS, read on!

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