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How to Fix a Sideways or Upside-Down Screen in Windows
Flip that computer screen back to where you want it
By Scott Orgera Scott Orgera Writer Scott Orgera is a former Lifewire writer covering tech since 2007. He has 25+ years' experience as a programmer and QA leader, and holds several Microsoft certifications including MCSE, MCP+I, and MOUS. He is also A+ certified. lifewire's editorial guidelines Updated on July 13, 2021 Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email Windows The Ultimate Laptop Buying Guide PC and laptop screens can become stuck when a user presses a key command accidentally, changes the display settings, or connects the device to an external display. If the screen display on your Windows PC or laptop is stuck sideways or upside down, solve the issue with either a keyboard shortcut or a few mouse clicks. Instructions in this article apply to Windows 10, Windows 8, and Windows 7. Wikimedia Commons Use a Keyboard Shortcut
The most common keyboard shortcut combinations to rotate the screen on Windows 10 computers are: Ctrl+Alt+Up ArrowCtrl+Alt+Down ArrowCtrl+Alt+Left ArrowCtrl+Alt+Right Arrow Whether these shortcuts work depends on a few hardware and software variables. It's also possible that the hotkey combinations need to be manually enabled before you can use these shortcuts. If simultaneously pressing these keys doesn't have any effect, follow these steps to enable hotkeys: Right-click an empty space on the desktop. Select an option labeled Graphics Settings or something similar, depending on your setup. Choose the option to control hotkey activation. Display Orientation Settings
If the keyboard shortcuts don't fix the problem, modify the display orientation through the Display Settings. In Windows 10
Right-click an empty space on the desktop and select Display Settings, or go to the Windows search bar and enter display settings. In the Display screen, select the Display Orientation drop-down arrow and choose Landscape. A confirmation dialog box prompts you to either retain the new screen orientation or return to the previous display. If you're satisfied with the updated look, select Keep changes. If not, wait 15 seconds for the prompt to expire or select Revert. In Windows 8
Select the Windows button in the lower-left corner of the screen. Select Control Panel. In the Control Panel window, go to the Appearance and Personalization section and choose Adjust screen resolution. Select the Orientation drop-down arrow and choose Landscape. Select Apply to implement the change. In the confirmation dialog box, select Keep changes to keep the new screen orientation. To go back to the previous orientation, wait 15 seconds for the prompt to expire or select Revert. In Windows 7
Select the Windows menu button in the lower-left corner of the screen. Select Control Panel. Go to the Appearance and Personalization section and select Adjust screen resolution. In the Change the appearance of your display window, select the Orientation drop-down arrow and choose Landscape. Select Apply to rotate the display. In the Display Settings dialog box, select Keep changes to maintain the new orientation. Otherwise, wait 15 seconds for the changes to return to the previous orientation or select Revert. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire How to Move a Window That Is Off-Screen What Version of Windows Do I Have? How to Properly Reboot (Restart) a Windows Computer The Best Windows Keyboard Shortcuts in 2022 How to Play Music in TeamSpeak 3 on a Computer What Is the Windows Terminal & How Does It Work? How to Fix Overscan in Windows 10 to Fit to Screen How to Change Screen Savers on Windows 10, 8 and 7 How to Fix Outlook Search When It's Not Working How to Rotate Screen in Windows 10 How to Fix It When the Cursor Disappears in Windows 10 How to Create a Password in Windows How Do I Disable a Device in Device Manager in Windows? How to Disable the Windows Firewall in Windows How to Turn off Sticky Keys on Windows How to Set up Parental Controls in Windows 10 Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies