Quick Reference Guide

Microsoft Windows Desktop 39
Changing the Desktop Appearance
You can personalize the appearance of your desktop by changing various
components. Most of these components are accessible through the Display
Properties window.
You can manage your computer’s desktop theme, resolution, screen saver,
icon size and appearance, and monitor settings from the Display Properties
Menu screen. Use the tabs to select the items you want to adjust.
Windows Vista
®
From the desktop:
1
Right-click an open area of the desktop.
2 Click Personalize , and the Personalize appearance and sounds window
appears.
3 Review the available options and follow the instructions provided.
From the Start menu:
Control
Panel
Display
Properties
window
Start button