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Screen Resolution

Changing the resolution of a computer screen can help legibility. A screen can be set to a high resolution which results in more information being displayed at a smaller size, or a low resolution which results in less information displayed at a bigger size.

Low resolution (800x600), bigger type, less on the screen.

Medium resolution (1024x768)


High resolution (1280x1024), smaller type, more on the screen


Changing the screen resolution in Windows

  1. Right-click on the Desktop and select Properties from the pop-up list
  2. From the Display Properties box select the Settings tab.
  3. Drag the Screen Resolution slider to the left or right.
  4. Click the Apply button to change screen resolution.

Changing the Screen resolution


Changing the screen resolution on a Mac

  1. From the Apple menu choose System Preferences
  2. Click the Displays icon in the Hardware section

Mac System picture


  1. Select a Resolution from the list on the left. The display will change automatically

Mac display options picture