How to Set Up Dual Monitors on a Windows 11 PC

If you want to make use of two monitors with your Windows 11 PC, then you can follow the below steps.

Step 1:

Make sure that you have connected the cables of your two monitors with your PC.

Step 2:

Now press Windows + P keys to open Display Settings to select a display option.

Here you can choose from the options,

PC screen only
Duplicate
Extend
Second screen only

Advanced Multiple Displays Options in Windows 11

Go to Start > Settings.
Under option System > Display
Your monitors will be auto-detected, click on Identify to know the arrangement of your monitors.
From the dropdown, you can select options like "extend these displays", "show only on screen 1" or "show only on screen 2".
Click on Apply once you are good with the monitor setup.
Expand "Multiple Displays" to select options like,
- Make this my main display
- Remember window locations based on monitor connection
- Minimize windows when a monitor is disconnected
- Ease cursor movement between displays
You can also set the monitor screen resolutions and orientations - Landscape/Portrait here.

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