How to Change Your Resolution in Windows

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Open the Control Panel by Clicking Start Menu and then clicking Control Panel.

   Or clicking the Windows key + R, typing control and hitting Enter. ,,,, In the drop-down list select the resolution you want by sliding the meter up or down.
   
   You can also select the orientation of the screen. , Then select Keep Changes if you are happy with the new resolution.
   
   Otherwise select Revert and set again the resolution.
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   Step 2: In Control Panel

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   Step 3: 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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   Step 4: Under Appearance and Personalization

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   Step 5: select the 'Adjust Screen Resolution' option.

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   Step 6: If you have more than one display

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   Step 7: select the display whose resolution you want to change.

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   Step 8: Click on the chevron (down pointed arrow) to get a drop down list.

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   Step 9: Click Apply.

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