Configuring display settings in Windows is essential for optimizing your visual experience, whether you're setting up a new monitor, adjusting resolution, or changing display orientation. This article will guide you through the process of configuring these settings using both the graphical interface and command-line tools.

Using the Graphical Interface:

1. Access Display Settings:

   • Right-click on the desktop and select "Display settings" from the context menu.
   • This will open the Display settings window where you can adjust various options.

2. Adjust Resolution:

   • In the Display settings window, scroll down to the "Display resolution" section.
   • Choose the recommended resolution for your monitor from the dropdown menu.

3. Change Display Orientation:

   • Still in the Display settings window, find the "Display orientation" dropdown.
   • Select your preferred orientation: Landscape, Portrait, Landscape (flipped), or Portrait (flipped).

4. Multiple Displays:

   • If you have more than one monitor, scroll down to the "Multiple displays" section.
   • Choose how you want the displays to work: Duplicate, Extend, or Show only on one display.

Using Command-Line Tools:

For advanced users, Windows provides command-line tools to configure display settings. However, note that these tools are limited compared to the graphical interface.

1. Using PowerShell:

   • Open PowerShell as an Administrator.
   • Use the Get-DisplayResolution command to view current display settings:

     Get-DisplayResolution

   • To change the resolution, use the Set-DisplayResolution command (note: this command is available in some Windows Server environments):

     Set-DisplayResolution -Width 1920 -Height 1080

2. Using DisplaySwitch:

   • Open Command Prompt.
   • Use the DisplaySwitch.exe command to switch between display modes:

     DisplaySwitch.exe /internal   // Show only on the primary display
     DisplaySwitch.exe /clone      // Duplicate the displays
     DisplaySwitch.exe /extend     // Extend the displays
     DisplaySwitch.exe /external   // Show only on the secondary display

Examples:

• Example 1: To set your display to a resolution of 1920x1080 using PowerShell (if supported):

  Set-DisplayResolution -Width 1920 -Height 1080

• Example 2: To extend your display using Command Prompt:

  DisplaySwitch.exe /extend