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The rotation feature of Intel graphics drivers allow the user to rotate a monitor or display's entire image to one of four orientations when enabled. The image can be rotated 90°, 180°, 270°, and 0° (Normal).
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The rotation feature may not be available if this feature is disabled by the computer manufacturer. | |
The steps below demonstrate how to use rotation feature. Start by selecting the version of the Intel® Graphics Control Panel currently configured on your system.
Intel® HD Graphics Control Panel
Intel® Graphics and Media Control Panel
Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator Driver
or use the Hot Key Method
Intel® HD Graphics Control Panel
- Press Ctrl + Alt + F12 to open the Intel® Graphics Control Panel
- Select Display
- Change the Rotation to either 0, 90, 180 or 270
- Select Apply
Figure 1: Rotation options as seen on the Intel® HD Graphics Control Panel
Intel® Graphics and Media Control Panel
- Press Ctrl + Alt + F12 to open the Intel® Graphics Control Panel
- Navigate to the Display > General Settings tab
- Select the desired level of rotation from the Rotation drop-down
- Select Apply > OK
Figure 2: Rotation options as seen on the Intel® Graphics and Media Control Panel
Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator Driver
- Press Ctrl + Alt + F12 to open the Intel® Graphics Control Panel
- Navigate to the Display Settings Tab
- Check the box for Enable Rotation
- Select the appropriate Radio button for the desired level of rotation
- Select Apply > OK
Figure 3: Rotation Options as seen on the Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator Driver
Hotkey Method:
All versions of the Intel® Graphics Control Panel support Hot Keys. These keys, when pressed, have the ability to automatically rotate your screen without having to go into the Intel® Graphics Control Panel. By default, the hot keys for rotation are as follows:
- 0 degrees (normal/upright): Ctrl + Alt + Up Arrow
- 90 degrees (quarter turn clockwise): Ctrl + Alt + Right Arrow
- 180 degrees (upside down): Ctrl + Alt + Down Arrow
- 270 degrees (quarter turn counter-clockwise): Ctrl + Alt + Left Arrow
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These hot keys can be changed if desired, via the Hot Key Manager located in the Intel® Graphics Control Panel. | |
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