How to Fix a Vertical Screen: Simple Fixes for Windows and Mac

Learn how to quickly restore your vertical screen to horizontal on Windows and Mac with easy keyboard shortcuts and settings adjustments.

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To fix your vertical screen: Press `Ctrl + Alt + Up Arrow` on your keyboard. This often resets screen orientation on Windows. If this doesn't work, go to `Display Settings` by right-clicking on your desktop, and under `Orientation`, select `Landscape`. For Mac, go to `System Preferences > Displays > Rotation` and set it to `Standard`. This should restore your screen to its normal horizontal view.

FAQs & Answers

  1. What keyboard shortcut can I use to change my screen orientation? You can press `Ctrl + Alt + Up Arrow` on Windows to reset the screen orientation.
  2. How do I access display settings on my computer? Right-click on your desktop and select `Display Settings` to access orientation options.
  3. Can I rotate my screen display on a Mac? Yes, go to `System Preferences > Displays > Rotation` to change the display orientation on a Mac.
  4. What should I do if the keyboard shortcut doesn't work? Try accessing `Display Settings` manually and change the `Orientation` to `Landscape`.

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