Set Up Multiple Displays in Windows

Set Up Multiple Displays in Windows

Identify a display

To see which number corresponds to a display, select Start > Settings > System > Display > Rearrange your displays
(Or Right-Click an empty area on your desktop and select Display Settings.)

 Then select Identify. A number appears on the screen of the display it's assigned to.

Rearrange your displays

You'll see this option when Windows detects more than one display. Each display will be numbered to help you identify them more easily. 

Arrange your displays

If you have multiple displays, you can change how they're arranged. This is helpful if you want your displays to match how they're set up in your home or office. In Display settings, select and drag the display to where you want. Do this with all the displays you want to move. When you're happy with the layout, select Apply. Test your new layout by moving your mouse pointer across the different displays to make sure it works like you expect. 

Change display options

After you're connected to your external displays, you can change settings like your resolution, screen layout, and more. To see available options, select Start  > Settings  > System > Display. 

Change orientation

Windows will recommend an orientation for your screen. To change it in Display settings, go to Scale and Layout, then choose your preferred Display orientation. If you change the orientation of a monitor, you'll also need to physically rotate the screen. For example, you'd rotate your external display to use it in portrait instead of landscape. 

Choose a display option

To change what shows on your displays, press Windows logo key  + P. Here's what you can choose.

If you want to

Choose

See things on one display only.

PC screen only

See the same thing on all your displays.

Duplicate

See your desktop across multiple screens. When you have displays extended, you can move items between the two screens.

Extend

See everything on the second display only.

Second screen only


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