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The original poster is discussing how Windows assigns display sizes based on resolution, noting that their 4K monitor appears smaller compared to their ultrawide despite being physically larger, and they want to adjust the perceived size. The respondent explains that physical size cannot be changed, and only display scaling settings can be adjusted to affect how content appears. Overall, the thread addresses the difference between physical monitor size and display scaling in Windows.
Aashishkebab

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Windows gets the display size here based on the resolution.
3 is a 4k monitor and 1 is a QHD ultrawide. However, 1 is actually way larger than 3 (and way wider).

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Actual setup:

I need to make monitor 3 a lot smaller (and 4 bigger).
 

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Neemobeer
Physical size can not be changed since the screen sizes are as you stated based on supported resolution. At most you can adjust the scaling.
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Neemobeer

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Physical size can not be changed since the screen sizes are as you stated based on supported resolution. At most you can adjust the scaling.
 

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