Below is a step by step guide to setting up and configuring multiple monitors in windows 10. Although all versions of windows use the same settings the wording might be a little different if you have an older version of windows.
Step 1: Connect Monitor Cable to Computer and plug into wall outlet.
Step 2: Right Click on the desktop; from the drop-down menu select “Display Settings”
2.1: You should see the following window:
2.2: From “display” look for “multiple monitors”. Then click that drop-down and select “Extend these displays”
2.3: Click “Apply”
2.4: When prompted select “Keep Changes”
Each monitor you connect is assigned a number, in this case a 1 or 2. This allows you to easily see which monitor is which in front of you. For instance say that the computer setup the monitor on your left as “2” well that means your mouse pointer will not go from left to right. If you want to change the location of the monitor without physically moving the monitor go to step 3.
Your “Primary” monitor is where all your desktop icons appear. If you want to rearrange which monitor is primary go to step 4.
Step 3: At the top of the “Display” window click and drag the # “2” monitor to the side of # “1” where you want it to be located.
If you need to rearrange the monitor to the left it should look like this:
If you need to rearrange the monitor to the right it should look like this:
*note if your primary monitor is on the right your icon’s appear on the right
3.1: Click “Apply” at the bottom of the settings window
To change your primary display to the second monitor follow the steps below
Step 4: Select (click) Monitor #2 at the top of the Settings > Display window. It will highlight to a blue color as shown above.
4.1: Scroll down to the bottom of the settings window and select the check box that says “make this my main display”
4.2: Click “Apply”
Now you know how to setup a monitors orientation in windows 10 with ease!
