1.3 Basic Features of Windows
1.3.4 Adjusting the screen display
Depending on the user's requirements, some screen resolutions will be better for some applications. Young children, older adults, and those with vision difficulties may prefer larger text and images. In addition, older video cards may not support more detailed colors or speed of display as demanded by the most advanced computer games, computer graphics, design software, or video editing tools.

To adjust the screen display, first minimize all windows. Right-click on empty space on the desktop and choose Properties to open the Display Properties window. Alternatively, from the Start menu choose Settings > Control Panel > Display.

  • The Background tab allows users to choose what is displayed as background for the desktop. Windows default background is a green screen.
  • The Screen Saver tab permits selecting a screen saver and when it should activate on the desktop.
  • The Appearance tab has settings that allow users to choose the size and color of text and backgrounds for applications.
  • The Effects tab allows users to choose visual effects such as fade effects, large icons, and the ability to show contents while dragging windows.
  • The Web tab (not in Windows 95) has a feature that allows users to decide whether or not to show web content on the active desktop.
  • The Settings tab allows users to adjust the screen area display and colors.