How to Easily Fix a Sideways Computer Screen

Learn quick steps to fix your sideways computer screen with keyboard shortcuts and display settings adjustments.

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To fix a computer screen that is sideways, press Ctrl + Alt + Up Arrow. This keyboard shortcut will rotate the screen back to its normal orientation. If this doesn't work, right-click on the desktop, select 'Display settings', and choose the correct screen orientation under the 'Orientation' drop-down menu. Make sure to select 'Apply' to save the changes.

FAQs & Answers

  1. What should I do if the keyboard shortcut doesn't work? If the shortcut doesn't work, try accessing the display settings by right-clicking on the desktop and selecting 'Display settings'.
  2. Can I rotate my screen in Windows 10? Yes, you can rotate your screen in Windows 10 using the display settings menu or keyboard shortcuts, as explained in the video.
  3. How do I revert back to the original screen orientation? You can revert back by pressing Ctrl + Alt + Down Arrow or selecting the correct orientation in the display settings.
  4. Are there other ways to fix a rotated screen? Besides using keyboard shortcuts, you can also reset your graphics driver or check your graphics card settings to fix a rotated screen.

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