How to Change the Screen Resolution on a Mac

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Click the Apple menu.

   This is located in the upper-left corner.
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   Step 2: Click System Preferences.

   , If you don't see this, click the Show All button at the top of the System Preferences window. ,, Selecting a "Larger text" option is the same as choosing a lower resolution.
   
   Choosing a "More space" option is the same as selecting a higher resolution., You can do this by clicking the app name in the menu bar and selecting Quit.
   
   You may need to enable Low Resolution mode for apps that are not displaying properly on a Retina display. , This will make Finder the active program. ,,,,,,,, The app will open in Low Resolution mode.
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   Step 3: Click the Display option.

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   Step 4: Click the Scaled radio button.

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   Step 5: Double-click the resolution option you want to use.

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   Step 6: Quit the app if it is already open.

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   Step 7: Click your desktop.

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   Step 8: Click the Go menu.

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   Step 9: Click Applications.

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    Step 10: Click the application to highlight it.

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    Step 11: Click the File menu.

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    Step 12: Click Get Info.

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    Step 13: Click the Open in Low Resolution box.

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    Step 14: Close the Get Info box.

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    Step 15: Double-click the app icon to open it.

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