• Ensure that the display resolution and scale are set to the recommended values.
  • Running the ClearType Text Tuner on Windows can enhance the clarity and sharpness of text on your PC.
  • If the issue persists, consider adjusting performance options and updating the display drivers on your PC.

Fix 1: Change Display Resolution and Scale

One of the most common causes of a blurry Windows 11 screen is the incorrect display resolution or scale. Hence, it’s the first thing you should check.

Step 1: Press the Windows + I keys to launch the Settings app and go to System > Display .

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Step 2: Under Scale & layout, use the drop-down menu next to Display resolution > select the recommended option.

Step 3: Use the drop-down menu next to Scale to select the recommended value.

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Fix 2: Turn on ClearType Text

If the text on your Windows 11 PC still appears blurry, you can make it sharper using the ClearType Text Tuner on Windows. Here’s how.

Step 1: Press the Windows + S keys to open the search menu. Type adjust cleartype text in the box and press Enter .

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Step 2: Check the box for Turn on ClearType and click Next .

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Step 3: You’ll see two samples of text. Select the one that looks best to you and hit Next . You’ll have to perform this exercise five times for different samples.

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Step 4: Click Finish to apply the changes.

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Fix 3: Change DPI Settings for Programs

If you face the blurry screen issue in a specific program, configure its DPI settings and see if that helps.

Step 1: Press the Windows key + S to open the search menu. Type the name of the program that’s appearing blurry. Right-click on the first result and select Open file location .

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Step 2: In the File Explorer window, right-click on the program and select Properties .

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Step 3: In the Properties window, go to the Compatibility tab > click Change high DPI settings .

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Step 4: Mark the boxes for Use this setting to fix scaling problems for this program instead of the one in Settings and Override high DPI scaling behavior .

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Step 5: Use the drop-down menu under Scaling performed by to select Application . Then, click OK .

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Step 6: Hit Apply to save changes.

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Fix 4: Tweak Performance Options

If you recently tweaked Windows performance options to disable animation or other visual effects, the text or menus may appear blurry. Here’s how to change that.

Step 1: Open the search menu , type view advanced system settings , and select the first result.

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Step 2: In the System Properties window, switch to the Advanced tab and click on Settings under Performance.

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Step 3: Select Adjust for best appearance under the Visual Effects tab and hit Apply to save changes.

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Fix 5: Update Display Drivers

Lastly, if the screen still appears blurry on Windows 11, there might be an issue with the current display driver on your PC . In that case, update display drivers to fix the issue.

Step 1: Press the Windows + S keys to open Windows Search, type device manager , and press Enter .

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Step 2: In the Device Manager window, expand Display adapters > right-click on your graphics card > select Update driver .

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From there, follow the on-screen prompts to finish updating those drivers. After that, restart your PC to see if the issue is resolved.

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