how do change the size of the display to fit the monitor

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how do change the size of the display to fit the monitor

al welborn 65

My screen size does not fill the monitor. It is on full but is not the original size.

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Hi al welborn,

Thanks for reaching out to Microsoft Q&A Forum. I understand that the display does not properly fit your monitor on Windows 11 even though it is set to full screen.

Since a Q&A Assist suggestion was already provided, please confirm that you have tried all Q&A Assist steps. In addition, please try to follow these steps:

1, Right-click the desktop > Display settings > Display resolution, then select the resolution marked as Recommended and click Apply.

2, In Display settings, scroll to Scale and layout > Scale, then set it to 100% or the recommended value for your monitor.

3, In Display settings, select Advanced display > Refresh rate, then choose the highest available refresh rate and apply changes.

4, Right-click the desktop > Display settings > Multiple displays, then confirm the correct monitor is selected if more than one display is shown.

5, Press Windows + X > Device Manager > Display adapters, right-click your graphics adapter, select Update driver, then choose Search automatically for drivers.

6, Open your monitor’s built-in on-screen menu using the physical buttons, then reset display or aspect ratio settings to default or Auto.

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Answer 1

Generous, Kevin M CIV US JFSC/JCWS/FAC 0

I am doing on line training and am instructed to click the 'Next' button on the bottom of the screen. But there is no button that I can see. Is this a screen adjustment issue? How do I access the 'Next' button?

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Answer 2

Ivan B 124K Independent Advisor

Hii,

If it is a laptop or desktop, if possible, could you provide the laptop model or your desktop configuration?

If possible, access the start menu > settings > system > screen > check the resolution tab to see if it is not recommended.

If yes, check if it is at 100% scale and if it corresponds to the monitor resolution

What is the monitor model?

Thanks

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Answer 3

To change the size of the display to fit your monitor, you can adjust the display settings in Windows. Here are some steps you can follow:

Right-click on the desktop and select Display settings.
In the Display settings window, you can adjust the Scale and layout options. You may want to try different scaling percentages to see which one fits your monitor best.
You can also check the Display resolution setting to ensure it matches the native resolution of your monitor. Select the recommended resolution if it's not already set.
If you are using multiple displays, make sure to select the correct display from the drop-down menu at the top of the Display settings page before making adjustments.
After making changes, click Apply to see how they affect your display.

If the desktop and monitor resolutions are different, Windows may apply scaling to fit the display. You can also use the SetDisplayConfig function for more advanced configurations, but this typically requires programming knowledge.

If you continue to experience issues, you may want to check your monitor's settings or consult the manufacturer's instructions for further adjustments.

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