This wikiHow teaches you how to resize icons and text on a Windows computer screen by increasing or decreasing the resolution.
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Method 1 of 5: Windows 10
Step 1. Right-click the desktop
After that, a drop-down menu will be displayed.
Step 2. Click Display settings
It's at the bottom row of the menu.
Step 3. Scroll down and click on Advanced display settings
The link is at the bottom of the page.
Step 4. Click the bar that is under the "Resolution" heading
After that, a drop-down menu containing various resolution values (eg "800 x 600") will be displayed.
Step 5. Click the desired resolution value
The most suitable resolution for your computer screen will be marked with a "(Recommended)" label next to it.
The higher the resolution selected, the smaller the text and icons will appear on the computer
Step 6. Click Apply
It's below the "Resolution" bar. Once clicked, the selected resolution will be applied to the display.
Step 7. Click Keep changes
If you don't like the new resolution setting, you can click “Revert” or simply wait for a few seconds for the resolution to automatically return to its original setting.
Method 2 of 5: Windows 7 and 8
Step 1. Right-click the desktop
After that, a drop-down menu will be displayed.
Step 2. Click Screen resolution
It's at the bottom row of the menu.
Step 3. Click the resolution bar
It's in the " Resolution " section. After that, a drop-down menu containing various resolution values, such as "1920 x 1080", will be displayed.
In Windows 7, you can see a vertical slider that allows you to click and drag the button up and down to increase or decrease the resolution
Step 4. Click the desired resolution value
The resolution that best fits your computer screen will be marked with a "(Recommended)" label next to it.
The higher the resolution value, the smaller the text and icons will appear on the computer
Step 5. Click OK
It's at the bottom of the window. After that, you will be asked to confirm your choice.
Step 6. Click Yes when prompted
After that, the resolution settings will be saved.
If you don't like the new resolution setting, you can click “Revert” or simply wait a few seconds for the computer's resolution to return to its original setting
Method 3 of 5: Windows Vista
Step 1. Right-click the desktop
After that, a drop-down menu will be displayed.
Step 2. Click Personalize
It's in the bottom row of the menu.
On some versions of Vista, the option may be labeled “Properties”
Step 3. Click Display Settings
It's at the bottom of the " Personalize " window.
Step 4. Click and drag the " Resolution " slider left or right
It's at the bottom of the "Display Settings" window. To reduce the resolution, drag the slider towards the left. Meanwhile, to increase the resolution, drag the slider towards the right.
When the resolution is increased, icons and text will appear smaller, while when the resolution is reduced, icons and text will appear larger. If you're having trouble seeing objects on the screen, try reducing the screen resolution. If you want to see the clearest possible image, try increasing your computer's resolution to the recommended size
Step 5. Click OK
It's at the bottom of the window. After that, you will be asked to confirm your choice.
Step 6. Click Yes when prompted
After that, the resolution settings will be saved.
Method 4 of 5: Windows XP
Step 1. Right-click the desktop in any area
After that, a drop-down menu will be displayed.
Step 2. Click Properties
It's at the bottom of the menu. After that, the "Display Properties" window will be displayed.
If the "Display Properties" window doesn't show the "Settings" tab when it's displayed, click that tab at the top of the window
Step 3. Click and drag the " Resolution " slider to the left or right
It's at the bottom of the "Display Settings" window. To reduce the screen resolution, slide the slider towards the left. To increase the resolution, slide the slider to the right.
When the resolution is increased, the objects displayed on the screen appear smaller. Meanwhile, when the resolution is reduced, objects will appear larger. If you're having trouble seeing objects on the screen, try lowering the screen resolution. If you want to see the clearest possible image, try increasing the resolution to the recommended size
Step 4. Click Apply
It's at the bottom of the window. After that, the screen resolution will change, and a confirmation box will be displayed.
Step 5. Click Yes when prompted
After that, the resolution settings will be saved.
If you don't like the new resolution setting, wait a few seconds. After that, the resolution setting will be returned to the previous setting
Step 6. Click OK to close the "Display Properties" window
The new screen resolution will be saved.
Method 5 of 5: Windows ME
Step 1. With the mouse, right-click on an empty part of the screen
A selection menu should appear there.
Step 2. Scroll the mouse to the View section
Choose how large you want the icon to appear.
