Are you facing issues while using the combination of Ctrl + Alt + Arrow? Have you checked your system preferences and device drivers to resolve the issue, but to no avail? Here, in this guide, we will provide some commonly used troubleshooting steps that may help you to resolve the issue. Let’s get started!
Prerequisites
- To attempt the fix to this issue, you need to be a user with administrative privileges.
- You must have a stable internet connection and the latest version of drivers for your graphics card.
- An anti-virus program must be present and active on your system.
Steps to Fix the Issue
- To resolve the issue of Ctrl + Alt + Arrow not working on your system, first reset the hotkey configuration of the system.
- Next, s et the custom hotkey configuration correctly*. This can be done by pressing the Ctrl + Alt + Down arrow keyboard combination to open the System Preferences screen.
- Access the Keyboard preferences panel located within the System Preferences window by searching for Keyboard prefernces.
- Click on the Shortcuts tab and select the Display option present at the left side of the window. After selecting the Display option, you need to select the Rotate option from the list.
- Lay emphasis on the Setting and Keyboard shortcut options present at the left side of the window.
- Now, click on the Rotate dropdown box and select the Assign for all displays option, and then click on the Set shortcut button.
- To assign a custom shortcut for rotating the display, press and hold Ctrl + Alt and then any arrow key (up, down, left, or right) of your choice.
- After assigning the shortcut, click on the OK button at the bottom and then restart your system.
- After restarting your system, try using the Ctrl + Alt + Arrow keyboard combination in order to check if the issue is fixed.
FAQ
Q. What are the prerequisites I need to check before proceeding with the steps to fix the issue of Ctrl + Alt + Arrow not working?
A. To attempt the fix to this issue, you need to be a user with administrative privileges. You must have a stable internet connection and the latest version of drivers for your graphics card. An anti-virus program must be present and active on your system.
Q. Can I assign a custom shortcut for rotating the display?
A. Yes, you can assign a custom shortcut for rotating the display by pressing and holding Ctrl + Alt and then any arrow key (up, down, left, or right) of your choice.
Q. What should I do, if the issue still persists after performing all the steps?
A. If the issue still persists after performing all the steps, then you should check the keyboard driver and make sure it is updated accordingly. If it is, then you can proceed to check the power settings, monitor settings, and system settings for any issues that could be causing the issue.
Q. Is resetting the hotkey configuration a permanent fix the issue?
A. Resetting the hotkey configuration is not a permanent fix to the issue. You can reset the hotkey configuration in order to resolve the issue, however it might come back in the future.
Q. What can I do to make sure the issue does not come back?
A. To make sure the issue does not come back, you can regularly update the driver for your graphics card and also make sure that you have an active anti-virus program on the system. Additionally, you can make sure that you are using the keyboard and computer according to safety measures suggested by manufacturers.
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