Screen resolution is a measurement based on the number of pixels on a display. The higher the pixels, the clearer the text and images on the screen. The resolution you can use on your computer depends on the capabilities of both your monitor and your video card. When you find your screen resolution, you'll see it displayed as Width x Height in pixels (e.g., 1920 x 1080) or using terms like 4K/UHD (3840 x 2160) or Full HD/1080p (1920 x 1080). This wikiHow guide teaches you how to find the resolution on your Windows PC。
- Windows: Right-click the desktop and select "Display Settings." Find the screen resolution below or next to "Display resolution."
- Mac: Open "System Settings" and click "Display." Hover your mouse cursor over the icon highlighted in blue.
- Chromebook: Click the clock, click the gear icon, and then go to "Device" > "Display." Find the resolution under "Display Size."
- Right-click a blank area of your desktop. This can be anywhere that doesn't have an icon. A menu will expand.
- Click Display Settings. This opens the Display settings panel.
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Find the resolution under or next to "Display resolution." The current resolution appears in this menu. If you see "(Recommended)" next to the resolution, you're using the highest possible resolution for your hardware.[1]
- If you have more than one monitor, you will see both listed at the top of the right panel. Select the monitor you want to check.
- The options you see are those supported by both your monitor and video card. For example, if you have a 4K monitor but don't see the option to change your resolution to 4K (3840 x 2160), it's usually because it's not supported by your video card (or vice-versa).