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How You Can Rotate Your Screen in Windows 11
Here’s how to rotate your screen in Windows 11:
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Updated onFebruary 8, 2024
updated onFebruary 8, 2024
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Microsoft users wonder how to rotate the screen in Windows 11, and today’s guide will bring up a few simple options you should definitely try.
The OS offers you some handy methods to customize your display orientation. Fortunately, they are extremely similar to what we know fromWindows 10’s screen rotation.
You can perform this action in the same main modes: landscape, portrait, and flipped mode. We’ll explain each of them at the end of this article. Thus, make sure you read it thoroughly.
How can I rotate the screen in Windows 11?
1. Rotate your screen via Display Settings
- On yourWindows 11 desktop, right-click on any empty space, then selectDisplay Settingsfrom the list of options.
2.Go to theDisplay orientationsection.
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Click on the button next toDisplay orientationto open a drop-down menu with multiple options.
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Choose the desired option from the list: Landscape, Portrait, Landscape (flipped), and Portrait (flipped). Once you pick one of the options, your screen will rotate in the orientation you chose.
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Click onKeep changeson the pop-up menu that asks you to confirm the changes.
Modifying Display Settings is the easiest way to change your Windows 11 screen orientation. With the OS’s desktop, you’ll automatically jump into theDisplaypage, without going through the mainSettingsmenu.
From theDisplay orientationsection, you can choose your desired orientation and apply it to your screen within seconds.
2. Use the Windows Taskbar to flip your Windows 11 screen
This option has the same effect as the previous one. However, as you can see, it requires additional steps to get on theDisplaypage.
3. Use the device manufacturer’s Control Panel to rotate your Windows 11 screen
4. Use a shortcut to rotate the screen on Windows 11
We left this option here because these shortcuts don’t work on all computers. However, if you have an Intel graphics card, here are the keyboard shortcuts:
We also need to mention that even if you have an Intel graphics card, the shortcuts might not work because you don’t have theSystem hotkeysactivated.
Here’s how you can activate them:
To set these shortcuts, you need to go toIntel Graphics Command Center. Then turn onSystem hotkeysor set the above shortcuts.
What should I know about screen modes?
What are other Windows 11 screen features?
Besides the screen rotation, Windows 11 also allows you to adjust some other options that will definitely create a more personalized workplace:
For those who were wondering how to rotate the screen in Windows 11, make sure at least one of the listed options will support you.
You can choose any time to customize this feature. And whenever you change your mind, you’re allowed to make adjustments. If you’re a Mac user, learnhow to rotate your screen on MacBook.
Besides, if you findportrait photos in landscape mode, uninstall the recent OS updates.
Any additional questions or curiosities? Do not forget to leave a comment in the section below.
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Vladimir Popescu
Being an artist his entire life while also playing handball at a professional level, Vladimir has also developed a passion for all things computer-related.
With an innate fascination for research and analysis, and realizing many other people share his passion for this subject, he delved into writing Windows-related articles, so other people can also benefit from the acquired information.
When not writing kick-ass articles, Vladimir likes to spend his time doing Crossfit and creating art.
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