What is Screen Resolution?

Have you ever noticed the Internet looks huge on some computer screens, and it looks tiny on others'? This is because of the computer's screen resolution setting, which is easy to change. The largest percentage of the world views their screen at a resolution of 1024 x 768. So, to give your visitors a good viewing experience, it's best to design your wiki while using a screen resolution of 1024 x 768.

How to Change to a 1024 x 768 Resolution

If you don't know how to check your resolution, follow these simple guidelines (assuming you have Windows as your operating system).

1. If you are on the Internet, minimize your browser and right-click on the mouse on your desktop background.

2. Choose Properties on the menu that appears.

3. Click on the Settings tab at the top of the pop-up screen that comes up.

4. Look for the little slide tab entitled Screen Resolution.

5. Slide the tab by clicking on it with your cursor, to the right to select 1024 x 768, then click Apply.

6. Your screen will readjust itself, and ask you if you want to save the settings. Choose OK.

How to Change to a 1024 x 768 Resolution in Windows Vista

1. Open the display section control panel.
2. Click "Screen Resolution."
3. Select the resolution drop down and move the arrow up or down until you have the preferred screen resolution.

How to Change to a 1024 x 768 Resolution on a mac

1. Click on the spotlight icon in the top right hand corner of the screen.
2. Type "system preferences."
3. Click on the top result.
4. Click on the "displays" button.
5. Select the "1024 by 768" resolution.