Some apps don't support rotation, so your screen might not rotate even if Rotation Lock isn't enabled.
Rotate the screen on your iPad
- Make sure that Rotation Lock is off:
- On an iPad with iOS 12 or later, or iPadOS, swipe down from the top-right corner of your screen to open Control Center. Then tap the Rotation Lock button
to make sure it's off.
- On an iPad with iOS 11 or earlier, swipe up from the bottom edge of your screen to open Control Center. Then tap the Rotation Lock button
to make sure it's off.
- On an iPad with iOS 12 or later, or iPadOS, swipe down from the top-right corner of your screen to open Control Center. Then tap the Rotation Lock button
- Turn your iPad sideways.
If the screen still doesn't rotate, try a different app like Safari or Messages, which are known to work in landscape mode. If the screen still doesn't rotate, check to see if your iPad has a side switch.
Check to see if your iPad has a side switch
If you don't see the Rotation Lock button , check to see if your iPad has a side switch. If you have an iPad with a side switch, you can set the side switch to work as a rotation lock or mute switch.
Go to Settings > General. Under Use Side Switch To, select the option that you want.
Still need help?
If the screen on your iPad still won't rotate, contact Apple support.