IPad screen won't rotate.the locks are not on

iPad screen won't rotate. I checked to make sure it wasn't lock. Can anyone help please

Hi,
There are three things you can do.
1) Check the function of the side switch - in the Settings app, under General.
2) Try a reset by holding the on/off and home buttons together until the Apple logo appears.
3) If this fails, take it to an Apple Store.
Hope this helps and Happy Holidays!

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