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How to change screen resolution on Mac

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Whether you’re a seasoned or novice Mac user, knowing how to adjust your screen resolution is vital to get the most out of your display. Want to know the process? Follow this guide to change screen resolution on Mac in a few simple steps. Let’s get started!

How to change screen resolution of built-in display on Mac

  1. Click the Apple Logo() → System Settings.
    Click-Apple-icon-and-go-to-System-Settings
  2. Select Display from the left panel → Choose a resolution.

    click display, select resolution in settings
  3. Click Change Resolution.
    Note the scaled resolution may not fit all applications on the screen.

    click change resolution in settings

Set screen resolution manually and control it more precisely

  1. Go to Display in System Settings → Select Advanced.

    click display, select advanced in settings
  2. Toggle on Show resolutions as list → Click Done.

    toggle on show resolutions as list, click done in settings
  3. Choose a resolution.

    choose a resolution in mac settings

How to set custom resolutions for external displays on Mac

If you have an external display paired with your Mac, follow the steps below to manually set a custom resolution for the external display.

  1. Navigate to Apple Logo() → System Settings→ Display.
  2. Select your external display → Choose a resolution.

    Select display, choose the external monitor and select a resolution in settings
  3. For more customization options, toggle on Show all resolutions.

    Toggle on show all resolutions in settings
  4. Select the resolution of your connected screen.

    Select a resolution of your preference

Enhance your Mac experience!

Following the steps outlined in this tutorial, you can control your Mac’s screen resolution to better suit your needs. So experiment with different resolutions until you find the one that’s perfect for you! If you face any issues, drop them in the comment section below.

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Jignesh Padhiyar

Jignesh Padhiyar is the co-founder of iGeeksBlog.com, who has a keen eye for news, rumors, and all the unusual stuff around Apple products. During his tight schedule, Jignesh finds some moments of respite to share side-splitting content on social media.

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