How to Turn Your Computer Screen Upside Down

Foolproof ways to adjust your screen when the usual hacks don’t seem to work

Ugh! You need to rotate your device’s screen, but nothing seems to be working. What gives? Don’t worry—whether you're using a Windows PC, Mac, Chromebook, or even a tablet, it's easy to flip your screen. The key is knowing where to look in your settings. We’ve outlined everything you need to know below, so you can re-orient your device ASAP.

[Edit]Things You Should Know

  • Rotate your computer screen in Windows 10 or 11 in Settings > System > Display.
  • Try pressing Ctrl + Alt and the up, down, left, or right arrow keys simultaneously to rotate your screen on older versions of Windows.
  • Turn your Mac or Chromebook’s screen upside down using the rotation menu in the Display portion of your settings.

[Edit]Steps

[Edit]Windows

  1. Open up . Press the Windows key on your keyboard and type the word . Click Settings to pull up your PC’s settings.[1]
    Turn Your Computer Screen Upside Down Step 1 Version 7.jpg
    • Shortcut: Right-click on a blank section of your desktop screen and left-click from the sub-menu.[2]
    • This works for both Windows 10 and Windows 11.
  2. Click . If you're using Windows 10, you'll see this icon in the main panel. In Windows 11, the System option is in the left panel.
    Turn Your Computer Screen Upside Down Step 2 Version 7.jpg
  3. Click . If you're using Windows 10, this option is at the top of the menu on the left-hand side of the screen. On Windows 11, you'll see this at the top of the right panel.[3]
    Turn Your Computer Screen Upside Down Step 3 Version 7.jpg
  4. Select an option from the menu to rotate your screen. Click on the setting you’d prefer—once you make your selection, click either Keep Changes or Revert to switch your screen back to normal. Your options are:[4]
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    • Landscape: Right-side-up; what most computer screens are
    • Portrait: Rotated 90 degrees to the left
    • Landscape (flipped): Rotated 180 degrees to the left
    • Portrait (flipped): Rotated 90 degrees to the right
  5. Try the shortcuts if you have an older version of Windows. Older PC screens (including PCs with an older version of Windows 10) can be rotated with a combination of , , and one of the 4 arrow keys:
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    • - Flip the screen upside down (Landscape flipped)
    • - Rotate the screen 90° to the right (Portrait flipped)
    • - Rotate the screen 90° to the left (Portrait)
    • - Return the screen to its standard orientation (Landscape)
    • Troubleshooting tip: If you have an Intel-powered PC, right-click your desktop and select Graphics Options. From there, turn on screen rotation in the Hot Keys section.[5]

[Edit]Mac

  1. Pull open the page. Click on the menu and select System Settings.[6]
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    • If you're using macOS Monterey or earlier, click the Apple menu and select System Preferences instead.
  2. Select . You'll see this option in the System Settings or System Preferences menu, depending on your version of macOS.[7]
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  3. Choose how much you’d like to rotate your screen. Using the Rotation menu, select the number of degrees you’d like your screen to rotate. Once you’ve settled on an adjustment, hit the Confirm button to apply the changes.[8]
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    • Want to reset your screen? Just go back to the Rotation menu and pick the Standard option.

[Edit]Chromebook

  1. Go to your page. On the bottom-right corner of your screen, left-click on the clock. Then, select the gear icon to pull open your Chromebook’s Settings.[9]
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  2. Select the and options. Find the menu the on the left side of the Settings page; from here, click on the option. From the new Device menu that pops up, select the Displays button.[10]
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  3. Rotate your screen using the drop-down menu. Select the number of degrees you’d like to rotate your screen:
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    • 0°: The default, upright orientation
    • 90°: Rotate 90 degrees to the right
    • 180°: Rotate 180 degrees to the right
    • 270°: Rotate 270 degrees to the right[11]
    • Quick alternative: Press the , , and keys all at the same time—this generates a pop-up confirming that you want to rotate your screen 90 degrees. Hit Continue to set your new orientation. Continue pressing this key combo if you’d like to keep rotating your Chromebook screen.[12]

[Edit]Mobile

  1. iPad & iPhone. You can easily rotate your screen using the Control Center. Here's how:
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    • If your iPad or iPhone has Face ID, swipe down from the top right corner of your screen to pull up the Control Center. If your device has Touch ID, swipe up from the bottom of the Home screen instead.[13]
    • Look for an icon that features a lock symbol surrounded by a circular arrow—if the icon is red, tap it once to unlock your screen. Then, tilt your iPad or iPhone manually to rotate the screen automatically.[14]
  2. Android. Tap the icon in your app list to pull up your phone or tablet's settings. From there, tap Accessibility, and then Auto-rotate screen. Now, your screen automatically rotates as you manually turn your device.[15]
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[Edit]References

[Edit]Quick Summary

  1. ↑ https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/change-screen-orientation-f7ab1ff8-971d-58a5-b8ee-bc113bbf3acb#WindowsVersion=Windows_10
  2. ↑ https://support.hp.com/in-en/document/ish_3900504-3245564-16
  3. ↑ https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/change-screen-orientation-f7ab1ff8-971d-58a5-b8ee-bc113bbf3acb#WindowsVersion=Windows_10
  4. ↑ https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/change-screen-orientation-f7ab1ff8-971d-58a5-b8ee-bc113bbf3acb#WindowsVersion=Windows_10
  5. ↑ https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/all/windows-10-screen-rotate-shortcut-how-to-get-intel/d0be31f8-cff1-489f-a52a-38e6ed36c236
  6. ↑ https://support.apple.com/guide/mac-help/rotate-the-image-on-your-display-mh11534/mac
  7. ↑ https://support.apple.com/guide/mac-help/rotate-the-image-on-your-display-mh11534/mac
  8. ↑ https://support.apple.com/guide/mac-help/rotate-the-image-on-your-display-mh11534/mac
  9. ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r4wKJODobOc&t=0m35s
  10. ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r4wKJODobOc&t=0m46s
  11. ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r4wKJODobOc&t=0m51s
  12. ↑ https://support.google.com/chromebook/answer/183101?hl=en
  13. ↑ https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204547
  14. ↑ https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT210940
  15. ↑ https://support.google.com/accessibility/android/answer/6006961?hl=en

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