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How do I adjust the size of an external monitor in Display Settings?

Anonymous
2023-08-20T17:56:51+00:00

My external monitor is not lining up correctly with my laptop screens. I have adjusted the external monitor location in the display settings, but it won't align correctly because my external monitor is much larger than my laptop screen. Display settings shows both screens as the same size. My cursor moves correctly between the two screens at the top where I've lined them up correctly, but then it gets all wonky down at the bottom. I've included a screenshot of how my layout is now and how big my monitor #3 should be.

Thanks!

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Settings

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  1. Anonymous
    2023-08-21T02:50:26+00:00

    Hi

    Welcome to Microsoft community.

    To adjust the size of your external monitor in Display Settings, follow these steps:

    1. Open the Display Settings on your computer. You can usually access this by right-clicking on the desktop and selecting "Display settings" or by searching for "Display settings" in the Start menu.
    2. In the Display Settings window, you should see a diagram representing your monitors. Identify the external monitor that you want to adjust.
    3. Click on the external monitor in the diagram to select it. You may need to click on the "Identify" button to display numbers on each monitor, helping you identify them correctly.
    4. Once the external monitor is selected, scroll down to the "Scale and Layout" section. Here, you can adjust the size of the external monitor.
    5. Look for the "Resolution" dropdown menu. This menu allows you to change the resolution of the selected monitor. Select a lower resolution to make the monitor appear larger on the screen. You may need to try different resolutions until you find the one that aligns correctly with your laptop screen.
    6. After selecting the desired resolution, click on the "Apply" button to save the changes. The screen may flicker for a moment as the settings are applied.
    7. Check if the alignment has improved. If not, repeat the steps and try a different resolution until you achieve the desired alignment.

    Keep in mind that adjusting the resolution may affect the image quality on the external monitor, so it's important to find a balance between size and clarity that suits your needs.

    If you're still having trouble aligning the screens, you may need to adjust the position of the monitors in the display settings. You can drag and drop the monitor icons in the diagram to rearrange their positions relative to each other. This can help align the screens more accurately.

    Please feel free to let me know if you have any further updates, thanks.

    Best regards

    Derrick Qian | Microsoft Community Support Specialist

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