{"id":188860,"date":"2022-04-20T09:12:46","date_gmt":"2022-04-20T07:12:46","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/sftarticles.wpenginepowered.com\/en\/?p=188860"},"modified":"2025-07-01T20:48:38","modified_gmt":"2025-07-02T03:48:38","slug":"how-to-rotate-screen-windows-10-windows-8-8-1","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/how-to-rotate-screen-windows-10-windows-8-8-1\/","title":{"rendered":"How to rotate the screen on Windows 10 and Windows 8\/8.1 in 3 ways"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Have you got a Windows 10<\/a> desktop or laptop? Or perhaps you prefer one of the previous versions, such as Windows 8<\/a> or 8.1? You\u2019re in luck; for all the desktops and laptops using these versions of the Windows operating system, there are multiple ways that you can rotate the screen<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We\u2019ll share the three best methods that work on all classic desktop and laptop setups. However, if you have a portable or touch-based device with a Windows operating system, these are usually much more intuitive when it comes to screen rotation<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why do you want to rotate your Windows PC Screen?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You may be wondering why you want to rotate your desktop or laptop<\/strong> screen<\/strong>? For many PC users, this may seem like an irrelevant feature. However, there are a few cases where it may be useful to know how to rotate your screen. One such case is when you need to work on projects that work better in portrait mode. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

While most applications and websites work perfectly in the traditional landscape mode, it may be necessary to use portrait rotation<\/strong> every now and again. This can be especially true in the graphic design sector. Alternatively, when you accidentally press a key that rotates your screen and want to change it back.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3 Methods to rotate the screen in Windows 10 and 8 <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There are three main ways to rotate your screen in Windows 10 and 8. Sometimes one method might not work, so it can be necessary to know a few.<\/p>\n\n\n

  1. Using the keyboard<\/h2>\"How

    Let\u2019s first look at the easiest option available, the keyboard hotkey<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n

    On your keyboard, press the Ctrl+Alt+Arrow keys at the same time. Using this hotkey will make your screen rotate. However, if it doesn\u2019t work, move on to one of the other solutions.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>

  2. Using display settings<\/h2>\"How

    Next, we\u2019ll be looking at using your display settings<\/strong> to rotate your screen on Windows 10 and 8.<\/span><\/p>\n

    Step 1: Right-click on your desktop<\/b><\/h4>\n

    Navigate to your home screen<\/strong> and right-click on any empty space on your desktop to open a drop-down menu.<\/span><\/p>\n

    Step 2: Click on Display Settings<\/b><\/h4>\n

    A new sub-menu will appear<\/strong>, where you need to click on \u2018Display Settings\u2019.<\/span><\/p>\n

    Step 3: Choose Advanced Settings<\/b><\/h4>\n

    Now, click on \u2018Advanced Settings\u2019 to see the rotation options. This option is located towards the bottom of your Display menu,<\/strong> so you\u2019ll have to scroll down to find it. Depending on the graphics card you\u2019re using, the \u2018Rotation Setting\u2019 could also be called \u2018Orientation\u2019. However, you\u2019ll still be able to find the option to rotate your screen here.<\/span><\/p>\n

    Step 4: Choose your screen rotation<\/b><\/h4>\n

    Finally, the last step is to choose your screen rotation from the options provided. This can be either Landscape, Portrait, Landscape (Flipped) or Portrait (Flipped).<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>

  3. Using your graphics card control center<\/h2>\"How

    Next, we\u2019ll look at how to use your graphics card control center to rotate the screen in Windows 10 or 8. Bear in mind that there are many different types of graphics card suites available, so this is a general guide, and there may be slight variations depending on your graphics card.<\/span><\/p>\n

    Step 1: Right-click on your desktop and select your graphics card<\/b><\/h4>\n

    The first step is to navigate to your home screen and right-click<\/strong> on an empty space on your desktop. A drop-down list will appear. In this list, click on the command center for your graphics card, for example, Nvidia Control Panel.<\/span><\/p>\n

    Step 2: Look for the Display or Desktop options<\/b><\/h4>\n

    The control panel<\/strong> for your graphics card will open in a new window. Look for either the \u2018Display\u2019 or \u2018Desktop\u2019 options on the main screen. The exact name and location may vary slightly from one manufacturer to the next.<\/span><\/p>\n

    Step 3: Choose your rotation<\/b><\/h4>\n

    Once you\u2019ve found the display settings<\/strong>, you can set your desired rotation. The graphics card control panel for the rotation usually gives you many more options besides the regular portrait or landscape. For example, you can choose to rotate your screen 90 degrees.<\/span><\/p>\n

    Step 4: Confirm changes<\/b><\/h4>\n

    Once you\u2019ve chosen your desired rotation, click on \u2018Apply\u2019 and confirm your changes<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><\/ol><\/div>