Chromebook screen rotation · Settings guide
How to rotate the screen on a Chromebook
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A Chromebook screen that's suddenly sideways was usually rotated with a keyboard shortcut. Press the same shortcut until it's upright, or set the orientation in Settings.
01 · Before you start
Check these first
- The shortcut rotates the screen 90 degrees each time, so you may need to press it more than once.
02 · Change the setting
Step by step, by device
Keyboard shortcut
Ctrl + Shift + Rotate
- Press Ctrl + Shift + Rotate to rotate the screen 90 degrees.
- Repeat until the screen is the right way up.
Display settings
Time → Settings → Device → Displays → Built-in Display → Orientation
- At the bottom right, select the time, then Settings.
- Under Device, select Displays, then Built-in Display.
- Under Orientation, choose an option.
For an external monitor, select the monitor's name instead of Built-in Display.
Source: Google: connect your Chromebook to a monitor (display settings)
If the setting doesn't change
If the shortcut doesn't bring the screen upright, set it directly: Settings → Device → Displays → Built-in Display, then choose the orientation you want under Orientation.
Source: Google: connect your Chromebook to a monitor (display settings)
Frequently asked questions
What is the shortcut to rotate a Chromebook screen?
Ctrl + Shift + Rotate. Each press turns the screen 90 degrees.
How do I rotate an external monitor on a Chromebook?
Go to Settings → Device → Displays, select the monitor's name, and choose an option under Orientation.