Content

• To step
• Method 1 of 2: Windows
• Method 2 of 2: Mac
• Tips
• Warnings

Rotating your computer screen can be an effective joke to play on with someone, or even a useful tool for programming or creating digital art.

To step

Method 1 of 2: Windows

1. Press the arrow keys while holding down Ctrl-Alt. The left and right arrows rotate the screen 90 degrees and the down arrow turns the image upside down.
   • Use the key that indicates the direction that "the top of the screen" should be pointed. This means that pressing Ctrl-Alt- (Up Arrow) returns the screen to normal mode.
2. If this does not work, you will have to change the display settings in the control panel.
   • Click on "Start" and select Control Panel (Control Panel).
   • Look for the Display Settings (Display Settings) and click on it.
   • Click on the Change Display Settings (Change display settings) which is located on the left panel.
   • Locate the "Orientation" drop-down menu, and select the desired rotation. Press Apply (Apply) to test your changes.

Method 2 of 2: Mac

1. Go to System Preferences.
2. Hold down Command-Option and click the icon Display.
   • The test Option is also indicated by Alt on Macs outside the U.S.
3. Find the dropdown menu Rotation and adjust the desired settings.
4. Confirm or cancel the settings (or wait until the time to confirm has passed). Press Confirm to confirm, Reject To cancel, or if you find it difficult to orientate yourself with the new screen orientation, wait 15 seconds for the screen to return to its old orientation.

Tips

• These actions will not result in permanent setting or damage to a computer screen. They can be completely undone.

Warnings

• Not all graphics processors are equipped to rotate the display. For example, the Windows method may not work on operating systems older than Vista.