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How to Change Screen Resolution on Windows 11

by Vijay Singh

One of the more straightforward ways to change screen resolution on a Windows 11 PC is by using the Settings app. Using the Display section allows you to configure resolution for one or multiple monitors. For instance, if you do not have perfect eyesight, making the elements bigger on the screen could make things easier to see and use, avoiding stressing your eyes. If you connect an external monitor, using a custom scale setting can help increase the size of the text, icons, and menus across the displays. Changing Windows 11 scale may also improve the viewing of the desktop while showing a PowerPoint presentation on a projector. In this Windows 11 guide, we will walk you through the steps to How to Change Screen Resolution on Windows 11

To use Settings to change screen resolution on Windows 11:

  1. Right-click an empty area on the desktop and select Display settings from the menu.
  2. The Settings app opens to the Display section.
  3. Scroll down to the Scale & layout section and click the dropdown menu for Display resolution.
  4. Select the resolution you want to use from the menu. The max resolution will vary based on the type of monitor you have connected to the PC.

Install Drivers in Compatibility Mode

To do so, first, you need to know what graphics hardware your PC has. Here’s how to check.

1. Press the Windows key + S to open the search menu, type in view advanced display info, and press Enter.

2. Click on Display adapter properties for Display. If multiple displays are connected to your PC, you can select the problematic display from the top right corner.

3. Note down the name of your display driver from the properties window.

Next, head over to the manufacturer’s website  and download the compatible display driver for your PC.

Another way to change display resolution via Settings in Windows 11

Step 1: Open the Settings app. Go to System > Display page.

Step 2: On the right side, in the Related settings section, click on Advanced display.

Step 3: In the Display information section, click on the Display adapter properties for the display 1/2/3 link. Clicking this link will open a dialog.

Step 4: Under the Adapter tab, click on the List All Modes button.

Step 5: Select a resolution, click OK and then click Apply. When you get the confirmation prompt, click on the Keep changes button to apply the selected resolution.

How to make text bigger without changing scale settings on Windows 11

If you want to make the text more readable, you should not adjust the scale settings. Instead, you should only be changing the text size settings on Windows 11.

To make text bigger across the desktop, use these steps:

  1. Open Settings.
  2. Click on Accessibility.
  3. Click the Text size page on the right side.
  4. Use the “Text size” slider to make the font size across Windows 11 bigger.

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