An image reading apparatus includes a main body including a posture switching unit configured to switch the main body between a plurality of holding postures, a mode switching unit configured to switch between a plurality of modes corresponding to respective types of the document, display unit configured to display a first screen indicating a first combination of the holding posture and the mode, where the first combination is permitted, and a second screen indicating a second combination of the holding posture and the mode, where the second combination is prohibited, and a controller. The controller displays the first screen on the display unit when a state is switched to a state of the first combination, and displays the second screen on the display unit after a Predetermined time elapses since a state was switched to a state of the second combination.