Configuring Multiple Displays in Windows

Many users utilize multiple displays to be more productive. See below for more information about configuring multiple displays.

Accessing and Modifying Windows Display Settings

  • To access the display settings tool, right click anywhere on the desktop to open an options menu. From this menu, select "Display Settings."
  • The display settings window shows information about your current display configuration. The screenshots below show and example of an extended desktop configuration (left) as well as a duplicated desktop (right).

    Ways to rearrage your displayCombining display views.
     
    • The "Rearrange your displays" section allows you to do just that - click and drag the numbered screens and orient them to match the physical orientation of your monitors. The "Identify" button will show the display numbers on the screens. The "Detect" button will attempt to detect any displays that are connected but don't appear in the displays window. This often occurs when using a docking station.
  • Further south on the Display Settings window you will find options to change the scale and layout and to manage multiple displays. Recommended scale and layout settings will be fine for most users. The Multiple displays section will allow you to toggle between extended desktop and duplicated desktop, and select your primary display.

    Scaling your display size and resolution.

 

Please Note:
These settings may need to be revisited when moving between a laptop and a docking station.

 

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