Changing your monitor to portrait mode involves adjusting the display settings on your computer.
To change your monitor's orientation to portrait, you will typically adjust your display settings through the Control Panel or System Settings on your computer. This software change tells your operating system how to display the image on your screen, which you will often need to pair with physically rotating the monitor if its stand supports it.
Here's how to change your display orientation using the method described in the provided reference:
Steps to Change Screen Orientation via Control Panel
Follow these steps on your Windows computer to switch your monitor to portrait view:
- Open the Start menu.
- Click Control Panel.
- Within the Control Panel, find and click on Adjust Screen Resolution. This action will open the Screen Resolution section.
- Locate the Orientation drop-down menu.
- Click on the Orientation drop-down menu to see the available options.
The drop-down menu will display a list of options for how your screen content can be oriented. These options include:
- Landscape: The standard horizontal view (default).
- Portrait: Rotates the display 90 degrees counter-clockwise, suitable for physically rotating your monitor vertically.
- Landscape (Flipped): An upside-down horizontal view.
- Portrait (Flipped): Rotates the display 270 degrees counter-clockwise (or 90 degrees clockwise), suitable for physically rotating your monitor vertically in the opposite direction.
- From this list, select Portrait.
- Apply the changes. Your screen display should rotate to portrait mode.
Note: After changing the orientation in the software settings, you may need to physically rotate your monitor if it has a stand that supports rotation. Not all monitors or stands can rotate 90 degrees.
Understanding Orientation Options
Here's a quick look at the common screen orientation options:
| Option | Description | Typical Use Case |
|---|---|---|
| Landscape | Standard horizontal view | Everyday computing, videos |
| Portrait | Vertical view (90° rotation) | Reading documents, coding, long webpages |
| Landscape(Flipped) | Upside-down horizontal view | Specific setup needs (e.g., projector) |
| Portrait (Flipped) | Vertical view (270° rotation) | Reading documents, coding (opposite rotation) |
Choosing the correct orientation ensures your content is displayed correctly after physically rotating your monitor.
