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.

If you’re able to use one external monitor, but have issues using more than one, it’s possible that your display adapter (also called a graphics card) can’t support more than one monitor.

You can present with two monitors: Using Presenter View is a great way to view your presentation with speaker notes on one monitor (your laptop, for example), while your audience views the notes-free …

If your monitor cable doesn't have either of these connectors, you'll need to buy another cable or an adapter. For more info on adapters, go to Connect Surface to an external display.

Oct 14, 2025 · This feature helps you work more efficiently by arranging multiple windows in a way that maximizes your screen space. For example, you can snap a window to the left side of the screen, …

After connecting your Surface to an external display, press the Windows logo key + P to choose how you'd like to project your screen. You can cycle through the available projection modes—PC screen …

Oct 14, 2025 · Color filters change the color palette on the screen to help users distinguish between things that differ only by color To learn more, see Change color contrast in Windows and Use color …

Shared display mode allows you to connect your laptop to audio and video sources in a bring-your-own-device (BYOD) meeting room, sharing content directly from your screen. BYOD rooms are often …

Oct 14, 2025 · Learn how to configure multiple desktops in Windows to organize projects, or to quickly switch between desktops before a meeting.

Oct 14, 2025 · Important This page containing links to download Windows themes is now obsolete and will be retired soon. We recommend downloading the latest themes directly from the Microsoft Store …