How to Flip a Monitor Screen

Are the windows on your monitor rotated the wrong direction? Vertically or Upside Down? It can be frustrating when your screen accidentally flips to the wrong position. Most likely your computer is working the way it is supposed to. The display settings on your desktop can be easily changed to correct this problem. If you need to flip your monitor display back to the horizontal position, try some of these tips.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

1. Try the Quick Keys – Press Ctrl and Alt and the up Arrow Key. Try Ctrl and Alt and the side arrow key. Sometimes these quick keys will turn your monitor the right direction. You have to hold down the Alt and the Ctl keys on your keyboard. Then select either the up key, down key, or side keys to rotate the screen.

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   Desktop Properties

   Try the settings on your desktop. Right click on your desktop. Click on “properties”. Click the tab “settings.” Click the “advanced” button. There should be a tab that has properties for your video driver. Click under those properties and your should find a tab “display settings.” Under the display settings there will be rotation information. Click on the rotation you need and press “apply.” Your screen should update to the correct position you want.

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   Choose Your Best Fit

   Most video drivers should allow you to rotate your screen horizontally or vertically. You should be able to turn the screen 90 degrees or 180 degrees. Check your settings to find the best fit for your monitor display.

Tips & Warnings

• The Quick Keys will not always work, however they are the best way to quickly change the settings on your desktop.

[harvard]

on 11/23/2009 Geez, I wish I read this sooner. I flipped my monitor out the window when this happened. Great advice- I hope I never need it!