Test Screen Resolution

"Resolution" refers to the number of pixels, measured horizontally and vertically, your computer monitor uses to display text and graphics on the screen. The most common screen resolutions used on computers today are:

• 640 by 480 pixels
• 800 by 600 pixels (Recommended)
• 1024 by 768 pixels

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The graphic below demonstrates the different screen resolutions available.   Obviously, a higher screen resolution allows more area on the screen for information to be displayed.  However, several other things must be considered before it changing the screen resolution of your computer:

• the physical size of your monitor, i.e., 14-, 17-, 19-, or 21-inch
• the dots-per-inch (dpi) display capability of your monitor
• the ability for your computer system, i.e., monitor and video card, to support higher screen resolutions (SVGA)
• and, your personal preference for your computer screen display size. 

Common screen resolutions

What's the screen resolution of this computer?

The graphic below is designed to give you a quick way of determining the screen resolution of your computer.  Without using the vertical (left-right) scroll bar of your browser, read the setting, i.e., 640 x 480, 800 x 600, or 1024 x 768, which is visible farthest to the right on the green graphic bar.

On some computers this technique may not be 100% accurate. If you're still unsure about what setting your computer display is using and your computer is using the Windows 95 operating system, follow the instructions in the "Checking Display Settings (Windows 95 only)" section, below.

Checking Display Settings (Windows 95 only)

STEP 1	Instructions
	Click on "Start" to open the pop-up command menu. Select "Settings" and "Control Panel" and click on "Control Panel."

STEP 2	Instructions
	From the "Control Panel" menu double-click "Display."

STEP 3

Instructions

Click on the "Settings" tab along the top of the pop-up "Display Properties" menu screen. Your computer screen resolution setting will appear in the area labeled "Desktop area." This setting can be changed using the slide control. Note: This screen is also where you can check the number of colors (Color Depth) available on your computer.  This area is labeled "Color palette" and can be changed using the drop-down combo control.

If you have a question or a problem with your computer system, contact your local Computer Support Center for assistance.