In Web & Mobile Design
What is Orientation Lock?
Orientation lock fixes an app or screen to portrait or landscape to maintain a consistent experience.
When to use Orientation Lock?
- Media players, camera, or games optimized for a specific orientation
- To preserve reading flow or accessibility requirementsWhen not to use Orientation Lock?
- When users frequently rotate the device during typical use
- On tablets or multimode contexts where flexibility is expectedWhat is the anatomy of Orientation Lock?
- Sync with system orientation settings
- Status indication and user feedback
- Temporary overrides for exceptional screens