MBP & External monitor orientation

Hello All,
I would like to use an external monitor with the MBP with a different orientation i.e. the MBP runs on landscape (default/normal), I would like the external monitor to have a Potrait orientation.
I have done this with a couple of PC's, am sure its possible with the MBP -- just wanted to double check?
Thanks,

Yup - just tested - my MBP and Viewsonic VP2030b did this with standard Apple software and drivers.
Just select the "Rotate" dropdown on the second monitor once attached.
Aym

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