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Change screen resolution

Depending on the type of display you use, you can sometimes adjust screen resolution to make items on screen appear larger.

Mouse actionsKeyboard actions
1

To open the Ease of Access Center, select:

  • Start.
  • Control Panel.
  • Ease of Access.
  • Ease of Access Center.

To open the Ease of Access Center, press:

  • Windows logo key Windows logo key+U.
2

Under Explore all settings, select:

  • Make the computer easier to see.

Under Explore all settings, select:

  • Make the computer easier to see by pressing TAB, then ENTER.
3

Under See also, select:

  • Personalize appearance and sound effects.

Under See also, select:

  • Personalize appearance and sound effects, by pressing ALT+O.
4

In Personalize appearance and sounds, select:

  • Display Settings.

In Personalize appearance and sounds, select:

  • Display Settings by pressing ALT+Y.
5

Under Resolution:

  • Select a resolution between Low (screen elements appear bigger) and High (screen elements appear smaller).
  • Select OK.

Under Resolution:

  • Select a resolution between Low (screen elements appear bigger) and High (screen elements appear smaller) by pressing ALT+R, then the arrow keys.
  • Select OK by pressing TAB, then ENTER.

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Tip

You can quickly open Personalize appearance and sounds by right-clicking the desktop and selecting Personalize from the context menu.



Screenshot of how to change screen resolution
Last updated: Thursday, February 14, 2008

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