Windows 10: How can I force the rotation lock button to be available at all times

Discus and support How can I force the rotation lock button to be available at all times in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; I have a computer that can be turned into a tablet. After a lot of searching I have found that the rotation lock option being greyed out is actually a... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by AlecBondi, Mar 6, 2025 at 4:07 PM.

  1. AlecBondi Win User

    How can I force the rotation lock button to be available at all times


    I have a computer that can be turned into a tablet. After a lot of searching I have found that the rotation lock option being greyed out is actually a "feature" of the laptop mode of all windows computers that can do this. However, when in laptop mode it still can rotate. Who in their right mind would want to use laptop mode in anything except a normal orientation? What values in the registry editor or something else do I need to change so that I can enable the rotation lock whenever I want it enabled, not when windows wrongly assumes the rotation can't change?

    :)
     
  2. jds63 Win User

    Auto rotate and g force


    Really needed to list more system specs and information on this issue.So this is assuming you have this and this is the issue.

    Why does my screen not rotate?


    The auto rotation lock feature is turned on by default in Windows 10. Use the following steps to turn off this feature.

    1. Place the tablet into Pad/Tablet mode.
    2. Click the Start
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      menu
      and select Settings.
    3. Click System.
    4. Click Display.
    5. Scroll down and toggle Lock rotation of this display to OFF.
     
  3. Craige Win User
    Windows upate - - Rotation Lock button missing

    Using Acer switch hybrid laptop and after the last update the Rotation Lock button is missing from the action center.
    Reinstalled display drivers, manually activated rotation hoping the button might reappear and done each and everything as per Google search but the button is still missing *Sad

    Any tricks you all might want to suggest ?
     
  4. How can I force the rotation lock button to be available at all times

    Rotation Lock button is grayed out

    I have Windows 10 Home

    OS Build # is 15063.674

    This is the first time it has happened.

    I have followed what has been suggested, such as to change the resolution. But the 'Rotation Lock' button stays gray {unable to switch the Lock Button to the off position}. Thank you for trying to help.
     
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