How to Find Out How Big My Screen Resolution Is

The screen resolution on a display is limited by how many pixels are in each square inch of the screen. The more pixels there are, the higher the resolution can be. Default resolution settings are usually set under the maximum resolution. The method of finding the maximum resolution settings depends on what system you are using.

Windows-operated Display

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  Move the cursor over an open area on the desktop and right-click the screen. Select "Properties" on the menu that opens.

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  Select the "Settings" tab in the "Properties" window.

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  Locate the screen resolution slide box in the bottom left portion of the window. The resolution listed in the box is the computer's current resolution setting.

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  Drag the slider to the maximum resolution setting. The resolution reading in the box is the maximum resolution of the display.

Mac-operated Display

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  Move the computer cursor over the Apple icon in the upper left corner of the screen on the desktop taskbar and click to open the drop-down menu. Select "System Preferences."

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  Click on the "Displays" icon. The window that opens will list available resolution settings. The resolutions are listed from lowest to highest.

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  Scroll to the bottom of the list. The last resolution setting will be the maximum display resolution.