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How to rotate your computer monitor, and why you’d want to – December 2025

Author/Source: Melanie Weir See the full link here

Takeaway

This article shows you how to change the direction your computer screen displays, like turning it sideways. You will learn easy steps to switch your monitor’s view on both Windows and Mac computers.

Technical Subject Understandability

Beginner

Analogy/Comparison

Changing your monitor’s orientation is like turning a book from reading it horizontally to reading it vertically to better see a long list.

Why It Matters

Being able to rotate your monitor can make it easier to view certain things, like long documents or computer code. For example, coders often use a monitor in a tall, vertical setup to see more lines of code at once.

Related Terms

Orientation, Portrait mode, Landscape mode, Hotkeys, Display settings. Jargon Conversion: Orientation means the way your screen is turned. Portrait mode is when your screen is taller than it is wide. Landscape mode is when your screen is wider than it is tall. Hotkeys are special keyboard shortcuts that perform actions. Display settings are the options on your computer where you control your screen’s appearance.