If you have connected an additional monitor to your Chromebook and you want to change the orientation of the screen to vertical, then there are a few different methods you can use to achieve this.
In this guide, we will explain two different ways to rotate the screen on your Chromebook, enabling you to choose your preferred screen orientation. So, let’s begin by explaining the steps to rotate your screen.
How to Rotate the Screen on a Chromebook
To rotate the orientation of your Chromebook screen, you can either use the keyboard shortcut or change the display settings using Chrome OS’s settings.
Let’s see how we can do so using both methods.
1. Using Keyboard Shortcut
A Chromebook offers numerous keyboard shortcuts that optimize your Chromebook user experience. So, a Keyboard Shortcut is the quickest and easiest way to rotate the screen on a Chromebook. Follow the steps below:
1. Press Ctrl + Shift + Reload keys on your Chromebook keyboard.
2. Now, you’ll see a pop-up on your screen asking whether you want to rotate the screen. Click the Continue button here.
3. After that, your Chromebook screen will now turn 90 degrees to the left.
4. Furthermore, you can keep pressing the same keyboard shortcut, and the screen will go through different orientations. When you get your preferred screen orientation, stop pressing the shortcut key.
2. Using Settings
You can also rotate the screen on your Chromebook by adjusting the display settings. For that, follow the following steps:
1. Turn On your Chromebook.
2. Click the Quick Settings Panel and click on the gear icon to open the settings.
3. Within the Settings menu, look for the Device section on the left-hand side and click on it.
4. Then, click on the Displays option to access the display settings for your Chromebook.
5. Once you’re in the Display settings, you’ll see various options related to your display, including screen resolution and orientation. Look for the Orientation and click on the drop-down menu.
5. Here, you’ll find options like (0-degree) Landscape, (90-degree) Portrait, (180-degree) Landscape (flipped), and (270-degree) Portrait (flipped). Select your preferred orientation.
Conclusion
That’s it! These are the methods you can use to change the screen orientation on ChromeOS. Whether you prefer using keyboard shortcuts or adjusting the settings manually, ChromeOS provides simple ways to rotate your screen based on your needs.
However, if you are using a ChromeOS tablet or a Chromebook in tablet mode, you will find the auto-rotation option directly in the Quick Settings panel. From there, you can easily enable or disable screen rotation depending on how you want the display to behave.
