Rotating a second monitor in Windows 11 involves adjusting the display settings through the operating system. Here's how you can change the orientation of your secondary screen.
The quickest way to rotate a second monitor in Windows 11 is by accessing the display settings via the desktop context menu.
Steps to Rotate Your Second Monitor
To change the orientation of your second display, follow these simple steps:
- Right-click anywhere on your desktop background.
- From the shortcut menu that appears, select "Display settings". This will open the Display section of the Windows Settings app.
- In the Display settings window, find the section that lists your monitors (usually represented by numbered boxes). Click on the box corresponding to the second monitor you want to rotate. Make sure the correct monitor is selected.
- Scroll down to the "Display orientation" option.
- Click the pull-down menu next to "Display orientation".
- Select your preferred orientation from the options:
- Landscape: The standard horizontal view.
- Portrait: Rotated 90 degrees clockwise.
- Landscape (flipped): Rotated 180 degrees.
- Portrait (flipped): Rotated 90 degrees counter-clockwise.
- A confirmation prompt will appear asking if you want to keep the changes. If the orientation looks correct, click "Keep changes". If not, click "Revert" or wait a few seconds for it to automatically revert.
Important Note: As per the reference, the orientation cannot be changed if the pull-down menu for "Display orientation" is not visible. This might happen if the display driver is not installed correctly or the monitor does not support rotation.
Once the software setting is changed, you may need to physically rotate the monitor to match the desired orientation you selected in the settings. Many modern monitors have stands that allow for pivoting to a portrait orientation.
Troubleshooting: Orientation Menu Missing
If the "Display orientation" option is missing or greyed out:
- Ensure your graphics card drivers are up to date.
- Verify that your monitor model supports rotation.
- Try restarting your computer.
By following these steps, you can easily rotate your second monitor in Windows 11 to suit your workflow or preference, whether for reading long documents or displaying tall content.
