To change your screen orientation on a Windows device, follow these simple steps.
Steps to Change Screen Orientation
- Open Settings: Click the Start button and type settings.
- Access Display Settings: Select Settings and then go to System, followed by Display.
- Choose Orientation: Locate the drop-down list labeled Display orientation. Here you can select from the different options available.
Available Orientation Options
The options in the drop-down list will vary slightly depending on your specific hardware, but commonly you'll find these settings:
- Landscape: The default orientation, where the screen is wider than it is tall.
- Portrait: The screen is taller than it is wide, often used for reading documents or webpages.
- Landscape (flipped): The screen is flipped 180 degrees in landscape mode.
- Portrait (flipped): The screen is flipped 180 degrees in portrait mode.
Example
For example, if you are using a tablet in portrait mode, and you want to change it to landscape mode to watch a video, simply follow the steps outlined above and choose Landscape from the Display orientation drop-down list.
Practical Insights
- The change is instant, and you should see your display reorient immediately.
- You may need to adjust how you hold the device, especially if you switch between landscape and portrait modes.
