Windows 10: How to make UI the same size across multiple monitors

Hello there,


I have two monitors set up to my computer, both 1080p, and had just recently gotten an additional new monitor that is 1440p. I noticed that there is a considerable difference in UI size taskbar, windows, icons between the two, most likely because of the difference of resolution. Is there any way to make the UI a bit larger on the new monitor so that the UI is consistent between all the monitors? It's bugging me slightly that there's a difference.


Thank you.

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why can't I adjust the font size on my second monitor when using multiple monitors?

Hello Fernando,

We regret the inconvenience. Let me assist you.

I suggest you to consider the following scenarios (from 1 - 3) and check if it helps to resolve the issue.

Scenario 1

What is the native resolution of the display monitor you are referring to?

Try setting the resolution of the monitor same as what is set under Windows settings and check if it helps.

Scenario 2

What is the DPI scale factor set in Windows (ideally should be set to 100%)?

You may decrease the DPI in this case. However, it will impact the visual performance of bot the monitors.

When a display has a higher DPI, pixels are smaller and closer together, so that the user interface (UI) and other displayed content appears smaller than intended. Follow the below steps to do so.

• Open the Control Panel (icons view), and click/tap on the Display icon.
• Under Change size of items, click/tap on the set a custom scaling level link.
• Drag the ruler left or right to the scaling percentage you want.
  
  Note: Select the scaling percentage you want in the drop down menu.
• Click on apply

Scenario 3

Did you install all the requisite drivers(up to date) for the display device?

If it still does not help, diagnose the issue by setting the second monitor as the
main display.

Follow these suggestions.

• Right click on the empty space on your desktop, select
  Screen resolution.
• On the Monitor tab, click the 2nd monitor and then select the box “This is my main monitor” check box.
• Click Apply, click OK.

If the issue still persists, please update the display adapter drivers and check.

Write to us with the updated status related to the display issue for us to be able to assist you further.

Thank You.

 

i have a problem to connect 2 monitors.

Hi Ron,

Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft Community.

• What changes did you make in the BIOS? As making the changes in the BIOS is only recommended by Microsoft if done by the manufacturer.
  

• How are you connecting to the 2nd monitor?

I suggest you to follow the steps from this article below:

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-IN/windows-8/how-connect-multiple-monitors

[Applies to Windows 10 as well]

Regards.

 

Multiple display resizing

Hi,

Thank you posting on Microsoft Community.

We understand that you are facing an issue with the extending the display on multiple desktops.

I would appreciate if you can provide us the following information to help us understand the issue better.

• What is the make and model of your computer?
  
• Did you make any changes to the computer prior to this issue?
  
• Are you using multiple monitors to extend the display or using the multiple desktop screens on a single monitor?

I would suggest you some steps which you can try resolving this issue.

Follow these steps to update graphics drivers.

• Press Windows key + X and select Device Manager.
  
  
• Search for Display Adapters and expand it.
  
  
• Right click on the graphics driver and select Update driver software.

Uninstall and Reinstall the graphics card drivers and check.

Refer:
http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/insider/wiki/insider_wintp-insider_devices/how-to-install-and-update-drivers-in-windows-10/a97bbbd1-9973-4d66-9a5b-291300006293

Note: If you are using the multiple monitors to extend the display then please make sure the resolution of both the monitors are set equally same so that there is no issues with the size or any program or an app.

Keep us informed if the issue is resolved. We are glad to help you further.