How to Make a Monitor Vertical?

To make a monitor vertical, you typically need to adjust both the physical orientation of the monitor and the display settings in your operating system.

Here's how to change the screen orientation in Windows, incorporating the provided reference:

Turning a monitor vertically, also known as setting it to portrait mode, is useful for tasks like reading long documents, coding, or browsing social media feeds. The process involves physically rotating the screen (if supported) and adjusting the software display settings.

Step 1: Physically Rotate Your Monitor

Before changing software settings, ensure your monitor can be physically rotated 90 degrees.

• Check Your Stand: Many modern monitor stands support rotation (pivot). Gently rotate your screen to the vertical position.
• Use a Different Mount: If your current stand doesn't pivot, you might need a VESA-compatible monitor arm or mount that allows for rotation.

Note: Always rotate the monitor in the direction specified by the manufacturer to avoid damage.

Step 2: Change Display Orientation in Windows Settings

Once the monitor is physically oriented, you need to tell your operating system to adjust the picture. In Windows, this is done through the display settings.

Based on the reference:

1. Open the Settings app. You can usually find this in the Start Menu or by pressing Windows key + I.
2. Navigate to System.
3. Click on Display in the left-hand menu.
4. Scroll down to the Scale and layout section.
5. Look for the Display orientation drop-down list.
6. Select Portrait from the drop-down options.

• Common Orientations:
  • Landscape: The standard horizontal view.
  • Portrait: Vertical view (rotated 90 degrees clockwise).
  • Landscape (flipped): Upside-down horizontal.
  • Portrait (flipped): Upside-down vertical.

7. After selecting "Portrait," the screen will change, and a prompt will appear asking if you want to keep the changes. Click Keep changes within the time limit, or it will revert.

• Troubleshooting: If the image looks sideways after selecting "Portrait," try selecting "Portrait (flipped)" instead, depending on which direction you rotated the physical monitor.

By combining the physical rotation with the software setting adjustment, you can successfully make your monitor vertical.