How To Adjust Display Settings in Windows 11 for Better Appearance

Adjusting the display settings in Windows is an important step if you want to optimize the device clarity, functionality, and comfort for your specific requirements. The adjustments to the screen display settings may include resolution changes, text and icon scaling, modifying the brightness and color, and setting up dual monitors for seamless viewing and enhanced productivity. 

However, if you are unsure about how to change the Windows 11 display settings, we are here to help. In this article, we guide you through the step-by-step ways to do so. Let’s begin right away to save precious time. 

Methods to Change Windows Display Settings for a Clearer and Better View

You can follow the methods below to make the most of your computer by adjusting the screen display settings on Windows 11. 

Method 1: Change the display resolution

The higher the display resolution, the sharper and detailed the image on your screen. Hence, you must keep the display resolution optimal, i.e., the resolution at which your computer can produce the clearest and most detailed pictures. Thus, below is how to change the resolution of your display to the optimum resolution. 

• First, find the native resolution of your computer by checking the information in your device’s manual or on the manufacturer’s official website. You can also confirm the native resolution through the Information section in the settings menu of your monitor.
• After confirming your computer’s optimal resolution, apply the Windows key+I key shortcut to open Settings.
• Next, choose System in the Settings menu and then navigate to the Display settings.
• Now, navigate to the Display Resolution section and choose your computer’s optimal resolution from the dropdown menu. If you are unsure, select the Recommended option.

• Lastly, save the changes by clicking Keep Changes.

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Method 2: Set up dual monitors

Setting up dual monitors noticeably improves productivity by letting you perform multiple tasks simultaneously for a better experience. Hence, below is how to change the Windows 11 display settings by setting up multiple monitors. 

• In the first step, connect your PC to the monitors using interfaces such as DVI, HDMI, or DisplayPort and make sure the monitors are powered on.
• Next, apply the Windows key+I shortcut to open Settings.
• Once the Settings window appears, click on System settings and then navigate to the Display settings.
• In this step, click Identify if Windows does not detect your second monitor automatically.

• Next, change the display resolution for each monitor to the recommended value.
• Now, select your desired display option from the available options, including Duplicate these displays (shows the same content on both screens), Extend these displays (extends your desktop across the two monitors for a larger workspace), Show only on 1 (displays content only the primary monitor), and Show only on 2 (displays content only on the second monitor).

If you wish to make quick adjustments to the display settings, you can use the Windows key+P shortcut. 

Method 3: Adjust DPI scaling

If you are experiencing problems with unclear or small text in the system or applications, even after using the resolution changer, you can change the DPI scaling settings to fix the issue. 

DPI (Dots Per Inch) scaling modifies the size of the content displayed on your high-resolution screen to ensure it matches the pixel density of various devices. It leads to consistent clarity and content size across different screens. Hence, below is how to adjust DPI scaling for better screen display settings. 

• First, use the Windows key+I shortcut to access Settings.
• Once the Settings panel appears, navigate to the System settings.
• Next, choose Display from the available System settings.
• In this step, navigate to the Scale & layout section, locate the option to Change the size of text, apps, and other items or Scale, and then select the desired scaling percentage.

• If the text still remains blurry, you can adjust the font size, window size, and resolution settings from within the application. To do so, right-click the application and choose Properties, navigate to the Compatibility tab, select Change high DPI settings, choose Override high DPI scaling behavior, pick System from the dropdown menu, and click OK.

Method 4: Change brightness and color

Appropriate brightness and color settings help ease the eyes and represent images accurately. Hence, you can adjust your display settings to the right brightness and color by following the steps below. 

• First, right-click the empty area on your desktop and choose Display Settings from the on-screen options.

• Next, navigate to the Brightness & Color section and drag the Brightness slider left or right to change the screen brightness.

To change the color temperature, you can turn on the Night Light and then move the slider left for a warmer temperature or right for a cooler temperature.

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Windows Screen Display Settings Adjusted for Better Appearance

That is how you can adjust your display settings for an optimized, clear, comfortable, and better experience for your needs. You can try all the above methods and then choose the one that works best for you. 

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