Most of the advanced display settings from previous versions of Windows are now available on the Display settings page.

  • Select Start Settings System Display.

  • If you want to change the size of your text and apps, choose an option from the drop-down menu next to Scale. Learn how to change just your text size in Make Windows easier to see.

  • To change your screen resolution, use the drop-down menu next to Display resolution. Note: You should use the Recommended resolution. If you change the resolution, content might appear blurry or pixelated.

  • To adjust your color calibration, search "calibrate display color" in the Settings search box and follow the directions.

  • If you don't see a setting you're looking for, try searching for it in the search box on the taskbar.

Open Display settings

Most of the advanced display settings from previous versions of Windows are now available on the Display settings page.

  • Select Start > Settings > System > Display.

  • If you want to change the size of your text and apps, choose an option from the drop-down menu under Scale and layout. Learn how to change just your text size in Make Windows easier to see.

  • To change your screen resolution, use the drop-down menu under Display resolution. Note: You should use the Recommended resolution. If you change the resolution, content might appear blurry or pixelated.

  • To adjust your color calibration, search "calibrate display color" in the Settings search box and follow the directions.

  • If you don't see a setting you're looking for, try searching for it in the search box on the taskbar.

Open Display settings

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