How to Change Your Screen Resolution

This training module is best viewed with a screen resolution of 800 by 600 pixels or higher.

What To Do

Choose your operating system from the list below for instructions on how to change your screen resolution:

From the Start menu, select Settings, and then choose Control Panel. The Control Panel window will appear.
Open the Display icon. The Display Properties window will appear.
Select the Settings tab.
Ensure the Desktop Area is set to 800 by 600 pixels or higher. Set “Colors” to at least “High Color (16 Bit)” if your graphics card and monitor will handle it. Note: If it is available, press the Test button. If the screen appears blank, it will return to your normal setting in 5 to 15 seconds. You will need to contact your computer vendor/manufacturer for assistance in changing the resolution setting.
Choose the Yes/OK button if it accepts your resolution changes. Note: You may be prompted to re-boot your computer. Choose the OK button to restart your computer.

From the Apple menu, select Control Panels. You will either have the option Monitors & Sound or Monitors.
If the option is Monitors & Sound:
1. Open the Monitor icon.
2. From the list of available resolutions, select the resolution you wish to use. Your screen resolution will change instantly.
3. Close the Monitors and Sound window.
If the option is Monitors:
1. Ensure that the Show pull-down menu option is set to Recommended.
2. From the list of available resolutions, select the resolution you wish to use. Your screen resolution will change instantly.
3. Close the Monitors window.

For all other Windows versions, please go to Microsoft Product Support Services.
For all other Macintosh versions go to Apple.