Make Everything Smaller on Windows
If icons, text and windows all look too big, change the display scale:
- Right-click the desktop and choose Display settings.
- Under Scale, choose a smaller percentage (e.g. 100% instead of 150%).
- Under Display resolution, choose a higher resolution for sharper, smaller content.
Tip: a higher resolution makes everything smaller but sharper; a lower scale does the same while keeping the resolution.
Make Everything Smaller on Mac
- Open System Settings → Displays.
- Under Resolution, choose Scaled and pick a "More Space" option.
- More Space shrinks text and icons so more fits on screen.
Zoom Out in Your Browser
To make just the website smaller (without changing system settings):
- Press
Ctrl + Minus(Windows/Linux) orCmd + Minus(Mac) to zoom out. - Press
Ctrl + 0orCmd + 0to reset back to 100%. - Or use the browser menu → Zoom → Zoom out.
This only changes the current page's size — your screen resolution stays the same.
Resize or Minimize a Window
If you want a smaller window rather than a smaller screen:
- Drag the edge or corner of the window inward.
- Use Minimize (the – button) to hide the window to the taskbar.
- On Windows,
Win + Down Arrowminimizes,Win + Up Arrowmaximizes.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I reduce the screen size on my computer?
Either lower the display scale (Windows: Display settings → Scale; Mac: Displays → Scaled → More Space), increase the resolution, or zoom out in the browser with Ctrl/Cmd + Minus.
How do I make the text on my screen smaller?
Zoom out in the browser (Ctrl/Cmd + Minus), or lower the system text size / display scale in the operating system settings.
Why is everything on my screen so big?
Most likely the display scaling is set above 100% (e.g. 150%) or the resolution is set lower than the monitor's native resolution. Check Display settings and set the recommended (native) resolution.