How to set up a vertical display on Windows and macOS

Usually computers have a preset configuration, in which, the screen is always horizontal, however, there is the possibility of adjusting it to portrait, which together with another monitor, you can assemble a comfortable professional computer set.

Surely many have seen desktops with many monitors that appear to be from a hacker. Although it is very attractive, organizing a workspace like this is not complicated and only requires a few clicks.

This formula is useful for Windows 10, which is still the most used by PC internet users. To adjust it, follow these shortcuts:

- Press Ctrl+Alt and the left arrow at the same time, so that the screen rotates 90º, remaining vertically.

With that simple command, the screen will have been rotated. Below are other rotation options if needed.

- To rotate the screen 180º and turn it upside down: Ctrl+Alt and the down arrow.

- To rotate the screen 270º so that the screen is vertical but on the opposite side: Ctrl+Alt and the arrow to the right.

- To return to the screen where it was, undoing any of the changes applied: Ctrl+Alt and the up arrow.

In case you have problems configuring the screen, or if you don't have this Windows, you can adjust the screen orientation from the settings. Once inside the Windows Settings, you must click the Settings icon in the startup or notification panel and then on the System option.

There you should look for the Screen option, and then choose between horizontal, vertical, horizontal (flipped) and vertical (flipped). After selecting the mode that suits the needs of the desktop, the computer set will be ready.

To return the screen to its original position, simply perform the same procedure again from the settings.

- Users with Apple computers should go to System Preferences.

- Then select Screens and choose the monitor you want to rotate and set it to 90º.

- The display orientation should rotate vertically. After that, the adjustment must be confirmed or the action reversed so that it returns to its previous position.

It should be noted that after changing the direction of the screen, the calibration of brightness, color, among others could be misadjusted. To restore them, it is enough to reset the system from the factory.

When you have made the necessary adjustments, you will now have a horizontal and a vertical monitor, that is, two screens at the same time. To identify them in Windows 11 and not lose control, you can go to Start, and then type settings. Select Settings, then System, click Show, and then click Identify.

In Windows 10, the process for identifying a screen is similar, because you must select Start, then Settings > System > Display > Rearrange screens, and then select Identify.

To organize the screens, simply go to the Display Settings, select the desired one and drag it to the desired position. You can do the same with all the monitors you want to move. When you are satisfied with the changes, you should only select Apply.

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