How to rotate a screen on laptops or PCs and flip your display sideways?

Rotating your screen on a laptop or PC can be useful in various scenarios, such as for specific work setups or presentations. Here’s how you can do it both through graphical settings and using command line tools.

Using Display Settings (Graphical Interface)

For Windows 10/11:

1. Right-click on the Desktop:

• Right-click any empty space on your desktop.
• Select Display settings.

1. Scroll Down to Orientation:

• In the Display settings window, scroll down until you find the Orientation option.

1. Change the Orientation:

• Click the drop-down menu next to Orientation.
• Choose from Landscape, Portrait, Landscape (flipped), or Portrait (flipped) based on your needs.
• After selecting your preferred orientation, click Apply.

1. Keep Changes:

• A confirmation prompt will appear asking if you want to keep these display settings changes. If the screen displays correctly, click Keep changes. Otherwise, it will revert after a short period.

Using Keyboard Shortcuts

Some graphics cards have built-in shortcuts for rotating the screen. For example:

• Intel Graphics: Press Ctrl + Alt + Left Arrow, Ctrl + Alt + Right Arrow, Ctrl + Alt + Up Arrow, or Ctrl + Alt + Down Arrow to rotate the screen accordingly.
• NVIDIA: Similar shortcuts might be available but are less common by default. You may need to configure them through NVIDIA Control Panel.

Using Command Line (For Advanced Users)

If you prefer using the command line or need to script this process, you can use the following methods:

Using PowerShell

1. Open PowerShell with administrative privileges.
2. Use the following command to list all connected monitors:

   Get-WmiObject -Namespace root\wmi -Class WmiMonitorBasicDisplayParams

3. To change the orientation of a specific monitor, you would typically use a script that interacts with Windows API via PowerShell or another scripting language. However, directly changing orientation via PowerShell is not straightforward without external libraries or scripts.

Using Third-party Software

There are also third-party applications like iRotate or Display Fusion which provide easy ways to rotate screens and even assign hotkeys for quick adjustments.

Important Notes

• Graphics Drivers: Ensure your graphics drivers are up-to-date to avoid compatibility issues when changing screen orientations.
• Resolution Adjustments: Sometimes, switching orientations may require adjusting resolutions to better fit the new layout.
• Reverting Changes: If you encounter issues or simply wish to return to the original setting, follow the same steps above and select Landscape under Orientation.

By following these instructions, you should be able to easily rotate your screen according to your preference or requirement. Whether you’re doing it for ergonomic reasons, specialized tasks, or just out of curiosity, rotating your display can add flexibility to how you interact with your computer.