Chapter 22. Configuring the screen rotation

Procedure

1. Go to the system menu, which is accessible from the top-right screen corner, and click the Settings icon.

   

2. In the Settings → Devices section, choose Displays.
3. Configure the rotation using the Orientation field.
4. Confirm your choice by clicking Apply.
5. If you are satisfied with the new setup preview, click on Keep changes.

Procedure

1. Prepare the preferable setup for a single user as in Configuring the screen rotation for a single user.

2. Copy the transform section of the ~/.config/monitors.xml configuration file, which configures the screen rotation. An example portrait orientation:

   <?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
   
   <transform>
     <rotation>left</rotation>
     <flipped>no</flipped>
   </transform>

3. Paste the content in the /etc/xdg/monitors.xml file that stores system-wide configuration.
4. Save the changes.