How to Rotate Your iPad Screen in 3 Easy Steps

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Do you ever wish you could rotate your iPad screen so you could watch a video in landscape mode while you’re lying in bed Or read an ebook in portrait mode while you’re standing in line

If so, you’re in luck! Rotating your iPad screen is easy, and it can be done in just a few seconds. In this article, I’ll show you how to rotate your iPad screen using both the physical buttons and the software controls.

So whether you’re looking to watch a movie, read a book, or play a game, you can now enjoy your iPad in the perfect orientation.

How to Rotate iPad Screen

Step 1: Double-click the Home button:

Step 2: Swipe up from the bottom of the screen to open the Control Center:

Step 3: Tap the Rotation Lock button to turn it off:

Step 4: The iPad screen will now rotate automatically when you turn it sideways:

How to Rotate iPad Screen

Step 1: Swipe Down from the Top of the Screen

1. To rotate your iPad screen, swipe down from the top of the screen.
2. You will see a control center appear at the top of the screen.
3. Tap the Orientation Lock button to turn it off.

Step 2: Rotate Your iPad

4. Once the Orientation Lock is turned off, you can rotate your iPad in any direction.
5. The screen will automatically rotate to match the orientation of your iPad.

Step 3: Turn the Orientation Lock Back On

6. To turn the Orientation Lock back on, swipe down from the top of the screen and tap the Orientation Lock button.
7. The button will turn blue to indicate that the Orientation Lock is on.

Troubleshooting

If you are having trouble rotating your iPad screen, try restarting your iPad.
If you are still having trouble, try updating your iPad’s software.
If you are still having trouble, contact Apple Support for help.

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