Extending Desktop Across Monitors

Issue/Question

How do I change the display settings so I can extend my desktop over multiple monitors?

Environment

  • Windows

Resolution

Method 1

  1. Use keyboard shortcut Windows Logo Key + P.
  2. While holding down the Windows Logo Key, tap the P key until the Extend option is highlighted.

Method 2

  1. Right-click any empty area of your desktop.
  2. Select Screen resolution.
  3. Click on the Multiple displays drop-down list, and then select Extend these displays.

Details

Article ID: 523
Created
Wed 8/27/14 8:54 AM
Modified
Wed 7/29/20 9:09 AM

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