How to Adjust Display Scaling in Windows 11

Step by step

1. 30 sec

   Open the Display Settings menu

   Right-click any empty space on your desktop and select Display settings from the context menu. Alternatively, press the Windows key, type Display settings, and press Enter to launch the panel directly.

   Note: Ensure you are on the primary Display page of the Settings application.
2. 30 sec

   Select the target display

   If you are utilizing a multi-monitor setup, click on the specific monitor icon at the top of the window that you intend to rescale. The selected monitor will be highlighted with a blue border.

3. 30 sec

   Adjust the scale percentage

   Locate the Scale dropdown menu under the Scale & layout section. Select your preferred percentage from the list, such as 100%, 125%, or 150%, to increase the size of text, icons, and apps.

   Note: Windows identifies the recommended setting with a tag; stick to this for optimal clarity.
4. 1 min

   Apply custom scaling values

   If the preset options do not meet your requirements, click on the Scale dropdown itself to open the advanced custom scaling menu. Enter a value between 100% and 500% in the text field, then click the checkmark icon to apply.

   Note: Use caution with custom scaling, as it can cause rendering artifacts in older applications.
5. 30 sec

   Sign out to apply changes

   Windows may require you to sign out of your user profile for scaling changes to take effect across all system processes. Click the Sign out now link that appears in the notification banner to refresh your session.

   Note: Save all open work before signing out to prevent data loss.