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How to Change Your Resolution in Windows 7

Method 1 of 2:

Directly From Desktop

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    Switch to the desktop by minimizing any open windows.
  2. How to Change Your Resolution in Windows 7 Picture 2
    Right click on the desktop and select screen resolution.
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    If you have more than one display, select the display whose resolution you want to change.
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    Click on the chevron (down pointed arrow) to get a drop down list. In the drop-down list select the resolution you want by sliding the meter up or down.
    1. You can also select the orientation of the screen.
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    Click Apply. Then select Keep Changes if you are happy with the new resolution; otherwise select Revert and set again the resolution.
Method 2 of 2:

Using Control Panel

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    Open the Control Panel by
    1. Clicking Start Menu and then clicking Control Panel.
    2. Or clicking the Windows key + R, typing control and hitting Enter.
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    In Control Panel, switch to category view by changing view in the 'view as' drop down list found at the top of the page.
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    Under Appearance and Personalization, select the 'Adjust Screen Resolution' option.
  4. How to Change Your Resolution in Windows 7 Picture 9
    If you have more than one display, select the display whose resolution you want to change.
  5. How to Change Your Resolution in Windows 7 Picture 10
    Click on the chevron (down pointed arrow) to get a drop down list. In the drop-down list select the resolution you want by sliding the meter up or down.
    1. You can also select the orientation of the screen.
  6. How to Change Your Resolution in Windows 7 Picture 11
    Click Apply. Then select Keep Changes if you are happy with the new resolution. Otherwise select Revert and set again the resolution.
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