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My external monitor display is stretched and most of the display options have gone

My external monitor display is stretched and most of the display options have gone - it used to be fine but now I only have a few options... 😟

MacBook Air

Posted on Nov 8, 2014 3:20 PM

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Posted on Nov 11, 2014 7:46 AM

Hey charlottedlingle,


Thanks for the question. Based on what you stated, it seems like you want to adjust the resolution on a connected display. I would recommend that you read this article, it may be able to help you isolate or resolve the issue.


OS X Yosemite: Adjust your display’s resolution




Set the resolution for a connected display

If you have more than one display, additional resolution options are available.

  1. After the display is connected, choose Apple menu > System Preferences, click Displays, then click Display.

    Open the Display pane for me

  2. Press the Option key while you click Scaled to see additional resolutions for the second display. Then select a scaled resolution option for the second display.


Thanks for using Apple Support Communities.

Cheers,

Mario

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Nov 11, 2014 7:46 AM in response to charlottedingle

Hey charlottedlingle,


Thanks for the question. Based on what you stated, it seems like you want to adjust the resolution on a connected display. I would recommend that you read this article, it may be able to help you isolate or resolve the issue.


OS X Yosemite: Adjust your display’s resolution




Set the resolution for a connected display

If you have more than one display, additional resolution options are available.

  1. After the display is connected, choose Apple menu > System Preferences, click Displays, then click Display.

    Open the Display pane for me

  2. Press the Option key while you click Scaled to see additional resolutions for the second display. Then select a scaled resolution option for the second display.


Thanks for using Apple Support Communities.

Cheers,

Mario

My external monitor display is stretched and most of the display options have gone

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