Can ELO Displays Be Used Vertically or Horizontally?

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One of the most common questions customers ask is whether ELO screens can rotate. The answer is yes. All ELO displays support both portrait and landscape orientation, giving you full flexibility for your setup.

Understanding Orientation

ELO commercial displays use symmetrical mounting patterns and image rotation software. This means you can mount them upright like a digital poster or horizontally like a traditional monitor.

The internal sensors automatically adjust the touch coordinates when you change orientation, ensuring perfect alignment and accuracy.

When to Use Portrait

Portrait orientation works best when displaying content designed to mimic a smartphone screen or vertical poster.
Examples include:

• Digital menus beside a counter.

• Informational kiosks at entrances.

• Product catalogs or directories.

• Wayfinding maps in narrow wall spaces.

Portrait layouts save space and direct the viewer’s attention naturally downward through a single column of information.

When to Use Landscape

Landscape remains the default for most interactive applications. It gives users more horizontal room for multitouch gestures and wide-format content such as videos, dashboards, or split screens.

Common uses include:

• Restaurant ordering kiosks.

• Retail product comparison interfaces.

• Corporate dashboards or meeting room displays.

Mounting and Calibration Tips

1. Confirm VESA compatibility before installation.

2. Calibrate the touch once after rotation using ELO software.

3. Check airflow and cable clearance to avoid strain on ports.

4. Adjust brightness to fit vertical ambient light.

Real Example

A hotel installed ELO 22 inch displays in portrait mode as digital concierge stations. Guests use them to view maps, local events, and directions. The layout feels natural and mobile-like, increasing engagement by 40 percent.

Final Thoughts

Orientation choice affects both design and usability.
ELO displays are built for flexibility, giving you the freedom to position them in whatever layout best fits your business and your content.

Tags: Orientation, ELO Displays, Portrait Mode, Landscape Setup
Author: Emilio Bourdages
Blog: Learn