Graphics and Displays

Display Settings

Displays with High DPIs

Please note that these instructions do not apply to all displays, please test to see if they are needed before proceding

Also note that these instructions are intended for Windows 10

On screens with high DPIs the WinForms designer in Visual Studio is affected and will cause the visual elements in the designer to appear skewed or out of place. This is not a problem with Windows but rather the screen scaling for high dpi screens to make Windows appear normal, though it has the opposite effect in Visual Studio. These instructions can help work around that issue.

1. Open the Settings App and navigate to System>Display
2. Use the Slider to Change the size of text, apps, and other items to 100%
3. Click the button that says Sign Out Now
4. Sign in again and Open Visual Studio
5. Open the Settings App and navigate to System>Display
6. Use the Slider to Change the size of text, apps, and other items to the Recommended setting
7. Use Visual Studio Normally