Portrait mode on iPad Air M2

How can I find my portrait mode on iPad Air M2? I have been trying to find it since I updated it to iPadOS 28.1 and suddenly it vanished.

iPad Air, iPadOS 26

Posted on Nov 5, 2025 6:57 AM

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Nov 5, 2025 7:03 AM in response to dutchhound_gl

To switch between Portrait and Landscape view, you generally only need to rotate the iPad to the desired screen orientation.


For newer models of iPad without a side-switch, you may need to disable your Screen Rotation Lock. To do so, you need to access the Control Centre; swipe downwards from the top-right corner of the screen - then tap the Screen Rotation lock icon:




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Portrait mode on iPad Air M2

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