Want to rotate your screen to use it in portrait mode? This article shows how you can rotate the PC screen in Windows 10 and 11 OS.
As with any operating system, Windows too supports rotating your screen in any direction. For example, if you want to run Windows in portrait mode, you can do so. All you have to do is rotate the screen from Windows settings.
Windows is generally pretty good at automatically detecting the correct screen orientation. However, if Windows is unable to use the correct screen orientation or you want to rotate the screen manually, follow the steps below.
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The steps below work the same in Windows 10 and 11.
How to rotate your screen in Windows 11 & 10
Key takeaway: Open the Settings app (Win + I), go to the “System > Display” page and select an orientation from the “Display orientation” dropdown menu to rotate your screen.
- Use “Win + I” to open Settings.
- Click “System.”
- Go to the “Display” page.
- Choose a new orientation from the “Display Orientation” dropdown.
- Click “Keep Changes.”
- With that, you’ve rotated the PC screen.
- You can close the Settings app.
Steps with more details:
As always, click the “Settings” icon on the taskbar or press “Start key + I” to open the Windows Settings app.
After launching the app, select “System” and then “Display.” This is where you can customize how your Windows display.
Locate the “Display orientation” area and rotate your screen using the dropdown menu. Windows, by default, supports four screen orientations: landscape, portrait, landscape (flipped), and portrait (flipped).
When you choose a new option, Windows rotates the screen and prompts you to confirm your action. Press the “Keep Changes” button.
With that, you’ve successfully rotated your PC screen.
Use graphics card options to rotate your screen
If you are using a dedicated graphics card, you can also use the associated graphics control panel to rotate the PC screen.
Depending on your graphics card, follow the relevant sections below. For example, if you use an Nvidia graphics card, follow the Nvidia section.
Rotate your screen using AMD Adrenalin software
Users of AMD graphics cards can rotate the PC screen via the Settings app. Using the “Win + I” keyboard shortcut, navigate to the “System > Display” page and select an orientation from the “Display Orientation” dropdown menu.
If you’re curious, the AMD Adrenalin software doesn’t have an option to rotate your screen. You must use the built-in Windows settings available through the Settings app.
The same applies to the AMD Catalyst Center.
Use Nvidia Control Panel to rotate your screen
If you are using an Nvidia graphics card, you can rotate your screen with Nvidia Control Panel. Here’s how to do it.
- Press the “Start” icon on the taskbar.
- Search and open “Nvidia Control Panel.”
- Expand “Display” on the sidebar.
- Select the “Rotate display” option.
- Choose an option from the “Choose the orientation” section.
- Accept the change when prompted.
- With that, the screen is rotated.
- You can close the Nvidia Control Panel.
Steps with more details:
Launch the “Nvidia Control Panel” by searching for it in the Start menu. After opening it, expand the “Display” section on the sidebar and choose the “Rotate display” option.
On the right panel, choose a rotation from the “Choose the orientation” section. For example, if you want the display to be in portrait mode, select the “Portrait” option.
If prompted, confirm the changes.
With that, you’ve successfully changed the screen rotation.
Use Intel Command Center to rotate your screen
If you are running Intel integrated graphics, you can use the Intel Command Center to change screen orientation. Here’s how.
- Open the Start menu.
- Search and open “Intel Command Center.”
- Click “Display” on the sidebar.
- Choose a new rotation from the “Rotation” dropdown.
- Confirm changes if prompted.
- With that, you’ve successfully rotated your screen.
Steps with more details:
First thing, open the “Intel Command Center” application from the Start menu. You can also click the Command Center icon on the taskbar. It’s the little blue icon.
After opening the Command Center, select “Display” on the sidebar. Next, select an orientation from the “Rotation” dropdown menu.
If prompted, confirm the changes.
With that, you’ve changed the screen orientation in Windows.
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That is all. It is that simple to rotate your PC screen in Windows.
I hope this simple Windows how-to guide helped you.
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