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Five Methods:Windows 8Windows 7Windows VistaWindows XPMac OS X

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 resolution can be changed in Control Panel or Settings on Windows-based computers, or in System Preferences on Mac OS X.

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EditMethod 1 of 5: Windows 8

  1. Change Screen Resolution Step 1
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    Using your mouse, right-click on the Desktop and select "Screen Resolution."
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  2. Change Screen Resolution Step 2
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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.
  3. Change Screen Resolution Step 3
    3
    Select “Apply.” The resolution of your screen will now be changed.[1]
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EditMethod 2 of 5: Windows 7

  1. Change Screen Resolution Step 4
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    Using your mouse, right-click on the Desktop and select "Screen Resolution."
  2. Change Screen Resolution Step 5
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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.
  3. Change Screen Resolution Step 6
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    Click on “Apply,” then click on “Keep” to verify you want the current resolution saved.[2]
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EditMethod 3 of 5: Windows Vista

  1. Change Screen Resolution Step 7
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    Click on “Start” and select “Control Panel.” The Control Panel window will open and display on-screen.
  2. Change Screen Resolution Step 8
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    Click on “Appearance and Personalization,” then click on “Personalization.”
  3. Change Screen Resolution Step 9
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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.
  4. Change Screen Resolution Step 10
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    Click on “Apply.” Your screen resolution will now be changed.[3]
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EditMethod 4 of 5: Windows XP

  1. Change Screen Resolution Step 11
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    Click on “Start” and select “Control Panel.” The Control Panel window will open and display on-screen.
    • 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.
  2. Change Screen Resolution Step 12
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    Click on “Display,” then click on the “Settings” tab for the “Screen Resolution” box.
  3. Change Screen Resolution Step 13
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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.
  4. Change Screen Resolution Step 14
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    Click on “OK,” then click on “Close.” Your screen’s resolution will now be changed.[4]
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EditMethod 5 of 5: Mac OS X

  1. Change Screen Resolution Step 15
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    Click on the Apple menu and select “System Preferences.” The System Preferences window will open and display on-screen.
  2. Change Screen Resolution Step 16
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    Click on “Displays,” then select the “Display” tab.
  3. Change Screen Resolution Step 17
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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.
    • If using a connected display, press and hold the “Option” key, then click on “Scaled” to change the resolution for the second display.
  4. Change Screen Resolution Step 18
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    Close the System Preferences window. Your screen resolution will now be changed.[5]
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EditSources and Citations

  1. ↑ http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-8/get-best-display-monitor
  2. ↑ http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows7/change-your-screen-resolution
  3. ↑ http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-vista/change-screen-resolution
  4. ↑ http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-xp/help/change-screen-resolution
  5. ↑ https://support.apple.com/kb/PH19043?locale=en_US


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