How to Change Screen Resolution

Changing the resolution of your computer screen can help make documents and text easier to read by making items appear larger. You also have the option of making items appear smaller if you want to view more data on your screen. The screen...

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Windows 8

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    Using your mouse, right-click on the Desktop and select "Screen Resolution."
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    Under resolution, click and move the slider button up or down to select your desired screen resolution. The lower the resolution, the larger items and text will appear; the higher the resolution, the smaller items and text will appear on-screen.
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    Select 'Apply.' The resolution of your screen will now be changed.[1]
Method 2 of 5:

Windows 7

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    Using your mouse, right-click on the Desktop and select "Screen Resolution."
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    Click on the dropdown menu to the right of 'Resolution,' and move the slider button up or down to choose your desired resolution. The lower the resolution, the larger items and text will appear; the higher the resolution, the smaller items and text will appear on-screen.
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    Click on 'Apply,' then click on 'Keep' to verify you want the current resolution saved.[2]
Method 3 of 5:

Windows Vista

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    Click on 'Start' and select 'Control Panel.' The Control Panel window will open and display on-screen.
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    Click on 'Appearance and Personalization,' then click on 'Personalization.'
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    Click on 'Display Settings,' then move the slider button left or right to choose your desired screen resolution. The lower the resolution, the larger items and text will appear; the higher the resolution, the smaller items and text will appear on-screen.
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    Click on 'Apply.' Your screen resolution will now be changed.[3]
Method 4 of 5:

Windows XP

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    Click on 'Start' and select 'Control Panel.' The Control Panel window will open and display on-screen.
    1. Click on 'Switch to Classic View' in the left pane of Control Panel if icons are not showing. You must have Classic View enabled to change the screen resolution.
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    Click on 'Display,' then click on the 'Settings' tab for the 'Screen Resolution' box.
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    Move the slider button left or right to choose your desired resolution. The lower the resolution, the larger items and text will appear; the higher the resolution, the smaller items and text will appear on-screen.
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    Click on 'OK,' then click on 'Close.' Your screen's resolution will now be changed.[4]
Method 5 of 5:

Mac OS X

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    Click on the Apple menu and select 'System Preferences.' The System Preferences window will open and display on-screen.
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    Click on 'Displays,' then select the 'Display' tab.
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    Click on 'Scaled,' then select your desired screen resolution from the options provided. The lower the resolution, the larger items and text will appear; the higher the resolution, the smaller items and text will appear on-screen.
    1. If using a connected display, press and hold the 'Option' key, then click on 'Scaled' to change the resolution for the second display.
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    Close the System Preferences window. Your screen resolution will now be changed.[5]
Update 04 March 2020
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