DictionaryportraitVertical orientation
adjective

portrait

Oriented with height greater than width.

The page is set to portrait orientation.

Etymology

The orientation takes its name from the usual tall format of a portrait of a person. It contrasts with the wider arrangement associated with a landscape image.

More examples

  • She printed the photograph in portrait format.
  • Switch from landscape to portrait before exporting.
  • The portrait layout fits the tall image better.

Forms

portrait · portraits

Similar words

vertical
Describes the upright direction rather than a page format.