How to Change the Screen Resolution on a PC

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Right-click the desktop.

   This will prompt a drop-down menu.
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   Step 2: Click Display settings.

   It's toward the bottom of the menu. , This link is at the bottom of the page. , Doing so will invoke a drop-down menu with different resolution values (e.g., "800 x 600"). , The resolution best-suited to your computer's screen will say "(Recommended)" next to it.
   
   The higher the resolution number is, the smaller your computer's text and icons will appear. , It's below the "Resolution" bar.
   
   Clicking this button will apply your selected resolution to the screen. , If you don't like your new resolution settings, you can click Revert or simply wait for a few seconds until the resolution automatically reverts to your computer's default setting.
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   Step 3: Scroll down and click Advanced display settings.

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   Step 4: Click the bar beneath the "Resolution" heading.

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   Step 5: Click a resolution value.

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   Step 6: Click Apply.

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   Step 7: Click Keep changes.

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