A programmer or designer would prefer to change the layout of their display screen to better suit the tasks they perform. Also, for an adjustable monitor, it is important that you correctly orient the screen.
To facilitate such orientation changes, Windows offers some options in the display settings. In case theWindows setting is inaccessible, you can also flip the screen by modifying the key values in the registry.
Additionally, you can set a different orientation for each monitor connected to your computer. This is useful if you havemultiple monitorsor if your work desk is small.
From the Windows Settings
The display settings on Windows offer four different orientation options. This is the easiest way if you want to flip the computer screen upside down or Sideways on any Windows device.
If you have a Multi-Monitor setup, select the display you want to flip and then follow the above process to change the orientation.
Using Keyboard Shortcuts
There are some keyboard combinations that you can use to flip the screen on your computer. Although you will need Intel graphic drivers to use such shortcuts or hotkeys. You also need to ensure that the hotkey feature is enabled in the Intel graphics control panel.
If your system fulfills the requirements, you can use these keyboard combinations to flip the screen to a preferred orientation.
To enable the hotkey feature from the Intel graphics command center.
From the Registry Editor
If you regularly switch between the monitors, configuring the orientation from the registry can be helpful. When configured on a monitor, the screen will automatically flip whenever you switch to it.
Note:Back up the registry before you make any changes to it.
Using the Intel Graphics Command Center
If none of the above options work, you can also try using the Intel Graphics Command Center to flip the screen. However, this application will only work on devices withIntel-based processorsand graphic drivers.
Using the NVIDIA Control Panel
Users with the NVIDIA graphics cards installed on their computer can flip their screens even using the NVIDIA graphics control panel.
