Windows 10: Why does Windows 10 recommend a display scale?

Discus and support Why does Windows 10 recommend a display scale? in Windows 10 Ask Insider to solve the problem; Windows 10 recommends that I use 125%, but I like the text size to be at 100% (my resolution is 1920x1080). Just curious to know why 125% is the... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Ask Insider' started by /u/Principal-Moo, Nov 16, 2019.

  1. /U/PRINCIPAL-MOO
    /u/Principal-Moo Win User

    Why does Windows 10 recommend a display scale?


    Windows 10 recommends that I use 125%, but I like the text size to be at 100% (my resolution is 1920x1080). Just curious to know why 125% is the recommended scale...is it due to hardware and software compatibility?

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    /u/Principal-Moo, Nov 16, 2019
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  2. HARSHAVARDHAN RATHOD
    Harshavardhan Rathod Win User

    Disable display scaling on high DPI settings. globe switch

    Hi Lasse,

    Thank you for being a part of Windows 10.

    I appreciate you for providing details about the issue and your effort towards resolving it.

    I suggest you to follow the below steps to customize the display scaling and check if it helps.

    • Right click on the open area on the Desktop.
    • Select the Graphics properties.
    • Click on Display option.
    • Click on the General settings from the left pane.
    • Under the Scaling click on the Customize
      Aspect Ratio       and try to customize.
    • Click on Apply.
    • If you want to reset the display scaling settings then follow till the above 4th step.
    • Then under the Scaling click on the Maintain Display Scaling.
    • Click on Apply.

    Kindly let us know if you need any further assistance with Windows. We are glad to assist you.

    Thank you.
     
    Harshavardhan Rathod, Nov 16, 2019
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  3. ARJAY DOM
    Arjay Dom Win User
    Display scaling

    Hi,

    This issue with display scaling can be caused by an outdated display driver.

    As an initial troubleshooting step, we suggest updating your display driver directly from the manufacturer's website.

    You can also refer to this article for more information on how to update the driver on Windows 10.

    Get back to us with the outcome so we can help you out further.
     
    Arjay Dom, Nov 16, 2019
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  4. GENEVIEVE CRI
    Genevieve Cri Win User

    Why does Windows 10 recommend a display scale?

    MS Office and Skype scaling issue with display monitors

    Hi J,

    The scaling issues with your display monitor can be caused by an outdated operating system. To further isolate the concern, we suggest that you check for the latest update for Windows by following these steps:

    • Click on Start or the Windows Logo on your taskbar.
    • Select Settings or the gear icon and click Updates & security.
    • Click on Check for updates.

    If any updates are found, install it and wait for Windows to complete the update and then restart the device.

    Let us know the result of your troubleshooting.
     
    Genevieve Cri, Nov 16, 2019
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