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====== Ubuntu - Display - Set a different resolution ======

===== Set a different resolution =====

Use **xrandr** to set a different resolution.

<code bash>
xrandr --output HDMI-1 --mode 1920x1080
</code>

<WRAP info>
**NOTE:**  The resolution must be list if supported resolutions.

  * Changes made using **xrandr** will only last through the current session.
</WRAP>

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===== Set a different resolution, when multiple refresh rates are present in the list =====

When multiple refresh rates are present in the list, it may be changed by the **--rate option**, either at the same time or independently.

<code bash>
xrandr --output HDMI-1 --mode 1920x1080 --rate 60
</code>

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===== Set to the maximum resolution =====

Use the **--auto** option.

<code bash>
xrandr --output HDMI-1 --auto
</code>

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===== Set to the resolution for multiple monitors =====

It is possible to specify multiple outputs in one command, e.g. to turn off HDMI-1 and turn on HDMI-2 with preferred resolution:

<code bash>
xrandr --output HDMI-1 --off --output HDMI-2 --auto
</code>

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===== References =====

https://wiki.ubuntu.com/X/Config/Resolution