How to Change the Screen Resolution in Windows 7


1. Right click on a empty space on the desktop and click on Screen Resolution.

2. To Change only the Screen Resolution
Select an available screen Resolution.
NOTE: The native resolution will have (Recommended) next to it. See the tables below for common native screen resolutions of monitors based on their screen size.
Monitor Size Native Resolution
14-15 inch 1024x768
17-19 inch 1280x1024
20-23 inch 1600x1200
24 + inch 1900x1200
17-18 inch Widescreen 1280x800
19 inch Widescreen 1440x900
20-23 inch Widescreen 1680x1050
24-29 inch Widescreen 1920x1080 to 1920x1200
30 + inch Widescreen 1920x1080 to 2560x1600

Laptop Screen Size Native Resolution
13-15 inch 1400x1050
13-15 inch Widescreen 1280x800
17 inch Widescreen 1680x1050
Tablet screen1366x768
Click on the Apply button.

Click on Keep changes to apply the screen resolution. (See screenshot below)
NOTE: Click on Revert to not accept the screen resolution.