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How do I force apps into landscape mode?

I bought an iPad Pro 12.9 thinking “laptop replacement”. Not a thought given to portrait only apps. How do I force apps into landscape mode? Without that ability the iPad is pretty limited.



Posted on Feb 25, 2021 11:01 PM

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Posted on Feb 26, 2021 1:29 AM

To enable or disable Screen Rotation, you need to access the Control Centre. Swipe downwards from the top-right corner of the screen - then tap the Screen Rotation lock icon:




If screen rotation proves to be problem with some Apps - and not others - you need to be aware that not all Apps are coded to operate in both Portrait and Landscape screen modes. Apps that have a fixed screen orientation will always appear in the orientation determined by the App Developer.


I hope this information and insight proves to be helpful.

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Feb 26, 2021 1:29 AM in response to Casbro_the_Great

To enable or disable Screen Rotation, you need to access the Control Centre. Swipe downwards from the top-right corner of the screen - then tap the Screen Rotation lock icon:




If screen rotation proves to be problem with some Apps - and not others - you need to be aware that not all Apps are coded to operate in both Portrait and Landscape screen modes. Apps that have a fixed screen orientation will always appear in the orientation determined by the App Developer.


I hope this information and insight proves to be helpful.

How do I force apps into landscape mode?

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