Changing your computer screen resolution

Modifying your computer's screen resolution changes the appearance of your desktop, making images on your screen appear larger or smaller.

Windows

Right-click on your desktop and locate your screen resolution settings:

• (Windows Vista) Select Personalize and then Display Settings
• (Windows XP) Select Properties and then the Settings tab.
• (Windows 7) Select Screen Resolution and the Resolution drop-down

Mac 10.5 and higher

1.     Select the Apple menu.

2.     Select System Preferences

3.     In Hardware, select Displays to view your screen resolution option settings.

Note: Not all computers support higher resolutions. If a higher resolution is not available in your settings, consult your computer user manual or your computer manufacturer.

Changing your text/font size

After you adjust your screen resolution, your screen's text/font size also changes. If your screen's text/font size is too small or big, you can adjust the size.

Windows

Right-click on your desktop and locate your text size settings:

• (Windows XP): Select Properties and then the Appearance tab.
• (Windows Vista):  Select Personalize and then Adjust font size (DPI) 
• (Windows 7):  Select Screen Resolution and then Make text and other items larger or smaller.

Mac 10.5 and higher

From Safari, select Command/Shift and + (increase text size) or ­– (to decrease text size)