How to Fix a Sideways Laptop Screen: Quick Guide

Learn how to quickly fix a sideways laptop screen with simple shortcuts and settings adjustments.

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If your laptop screen is sideways, press `Ctrl + Alt + Up Arrow`. This shortcut usually resets the screen orientation. Alternatively, navigate to `Display settings` by right-clicking on the desktop, and adjust the screen orientation to 'Landscape' under the 'Orientation' dropdown menu.

FAQs & Answers

  1. Why is my laptop screen displaying sideways? This can happen due to an accidental keyboard shortcut or a setting change. It can be easily fixed by resetting the screen orientation.
  2. What is the shortcut to correct a sideways screen? To correct a sideways screen, you can usually press `Ctrl + Alt + Up Arrow` on your keyboard.
  3. How do I change my screen orientation manually? Right-click on your desktop, select 'Display settings,' and choose 'Landscape' under the 'Orientation' dropdown menu.
  4. What should I do if the screen orientation shortcut doesn't work? If the shortcut doesn’t work, try adjusting the display settings directly through your laptop's right-click menu on the desktop.