To Change Screen Resolution in
Windows Pre-Vista
- Minimize the browser window and all other windows you have open so you can see your computer's "Desktop."
- Right click any blank area of your desktop.
- Select Properties from the list that appears.
- Select the Settings tab (far right tab).
- In the bottom left is a section called Screen Resolution that contains a sliding rule. Left click the indicator and slide it. This changes the resolution of your monitor.
Sliding it to the right will decrease the resolution (make things appear bigger on the screen and less of the web page is visible).
Sliding the indicator to the right will increase the resolution (make things appear smaller and more of the web page is visible).
It is recommended that you set the resolution to 1280 by 768 pixels, if possible.
(Whether you can or not will depend on the capabilities of your monitor.)
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Click Apply.
The screen will flicker and the resolution will be adjusted.
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You may be asked whether you want to accept the new screen resolution. If you do not click OK, the screen will automatically revert to your original settings.
Pretty easy isn’t it?
Changing the resolution back to your original settings or experimenting further is just as easy. Just follow the instructions above and make your changes.
If you clicked the Apply button as you changed the resolution the Display Properties dialog box will still be open. Just slide the indicator either left or right to adjust.
When you are finished experimenting click the Ok button to set the resolution and close the Display Properties dialog box. |
To Change Screen Resolution in
Windows Vista
- Minimize the browser window and all other windows you have open so you can see your computer's "Desktop."
- Right click any blank area of your desktop.
- Select Personalize from the list that appears (usually at the bottom of the list).
- Select the Display Settings.
- In the bottom left is a section called Screen Resolution that contains a sliding rule. Left click the indicator and slide it. This changes the resolution of your monitor.
Sliding it to the right will decrease the resolution (make things appear bigger on the screen and less of the web page is visible).
Sliding the indicator to the right will increase the resolution (make things appear smaller and more of the web page is visible).
It is recommended that you set the resolution to 1280 by 768 pixels, if possible.
(Whether you can or not will depend on the capabilities of your monitor.)
-
Click Apply.
The screen will flicker and the resolution will be adjusted.
-
You may be asked whether you want to accept the new screen resolution. If you do not click OK, the screen will automatically revert to your original settings.
Pretty easy isn’t it?
Changing the resolution back to your original settings or experimenting further is just as easy. Just follow the instructions above and make your changes.
If you clicked the Apply button as you changed the resolution the Display Properties dialog box will still be open. Just slide the indicator either left or right to adjust.
When you are finished experimenting click the Ok button to set the resolution and close the Display Properties dialog box. |