Change your screen resolution when using multiple monitors

tip Tip

Open Display in Control Panel.
On the Settings tab, click the monitor icon that represents the monitor whose screen resolution you want to change.
In Screen area, drag the slider to set the resolution you want to use for the selected monitor, and then click OK or Apply to view changes.

note Note

To open a Control Panel item, click Start, point to Settings, click Control Panel, and then double-click the appropriate icon.
If you click a secondary monitor and the Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor check box is not selected, you can't change the settings of that monitor.
A higher screen resolution reduces the size of items on your screen and increases the size of your desktop.
Each monitor has its own screen resolution settings.
Your type of monitor and video adapter determine whether you can change your screen resolution.