Changing the screen orientation on your Windows 11 PC can be quite handy, especially when connecting to an external display with a different layout. Whether you want to adjust settings through the system or use quick keyboard shortcuts, Windows 11 makes it straightforward.

Rotate the Screen Using the Settings App

This method is ideal if you need to modify other display settings along with the screen orientation.

Open the Start Menu and click on the Settings icon in the pinned apps section. Alternatively, you can type “Settings” into the search bar.

In the Settings window, select the System tab from the left sidebar.

From the right pane, click on the Display option to access display settings.

You can also right-click anywhere on your desktop and select Display settings from the context menu to jump directly to the display settings.

Scroll down to the Scale & layout section. Click on the drop-down menu next to Display orientation to view the available options.

Select your preferred orientation from the list:

Landscape: The default screen orientation.
Portrait: Rotates the screen 90 degrees to the left.
Landscape (flipped): Rotates the screen 180 degrees upside down.
Portrait (flipped): Rotates the screen 90 degrees to the right.

After selecting the desired orientation, a prompt will appear asking you to confirm the changes. Click on Keep changes to apply the new orientation. If you don’t make a selection within a few seconds, the screen will revert to the previous orientation.

Change Screen Orientation Using Keyboard Shortcuts

If you’re looking for a quicker way to rotate your screen, keyboard shortcuts are the way to go. Note that these shortcuts typically work on systems with Intel graphics cards.

To rotate the screen 90 degrees to the left, press Ctrl + Alt + Left Arrow on your keyboard. The screen will immediately rotate.

To rotate the screen 90 degrees to the right, press Ctrl + Alt + Right Arrow. Your display will rotate accordingly.

To flip the screen upside down, press Ctrl + Alt + Down Arrow. The screen orientation will change without any confirmation prompt.

To return the screen to the normal orientation, press Ctrl + Alt + Up Arrow.

Adjusting your screen orientation in Windows 11 is simple, whether you prefer using the Settings app or quick keyboard shortcuts.

Rotate the Screen Using the Settings App

Change Screen Orientation Using Keyboard Shortcuts

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