How to change Screen Resolution, Scale, and layout in Windows 10

By default, Windows 10 provides a recommended display resolution on the computer. This is to ensure the contents appear smoothly with better clarity. However, at times, this changes to a lower resolution like during gameplay. So, when you finish playing games, you need to restore this feature to its default values.

In this tutorial, we will discuss how to change the Screen resolution along with ways to adjust scale and layout on Windows 10. If you are not able to adjust the display setting correctly, try out these fixes.

How to adjust Display Resolution in Windows 10

To change the Screen Resolution in Windows 10, try out the below method –

1. Change Screen Resolution via Settings

This is the easiest way to adjust the default Screen resolution in Windows 10 –

Right-click anywhere on the Desktop Screen and select the option – Display Settings.
The system will automatically redirect you to the Display section.
Move to the right pane and scroll down to “Scale and Layout“.
Use the Display Resolution drop-down menu to select your preferred resolution.

A pop-up message will appear next asking – “Keep these display settings?“.

Press the Keep Change option and the Desktop Screen will adjust to the new setting.

Tip: With each change in screen resolution, you also require to adjust the size of text, apps, and other items. You may find this setting at Settings > System > Display > Screen and layout.

2. Use Windows Update

If you see any unexpected changes in your screen resolution, the graphics driver that you are using must have corrupted. In such a scenario, you must see if any updates are available for the respective device driver.

Here’s how to update the display or graphics card driver in Windows 10 –

Press Win + I.
When the Settings window opens up, select Update & Security.
By default, you will be on the Windows update page.
On the right pane, check if there is any option – Optional Update. If yes, then hit the same. Else, hit the Check for updates button.
The system will display the pending updates that are available for your device. Download and install it on your device.
Once over, restart your PC to make the changes effective from the next logon.