Fix: Windows 10 Blurry Text Issues

Nowadays, people are opting for higher-quality, most likely high-resolution monitors for their computers. You also need to install a graphics driver to use a high-resolution screen. Recently, Windows users encountered a problem with the performance of their displays. Most of them talk about blurry text and image issues in Windows 10.

If you are also a victim of this, then you can find a helpful guide. This is one of the most common problems with the display, especially if you use a dual-display monitor setup. There could be various factors behind the blurry text and images, so today we will help you resolve this error; here is the guide mentioned below.

How do I fix Windows 10 Blurry Text Issues?

It is quite easy, and we have mentioned all possible ways to fix the Windows 10 Blurry Text Issue. Follow the following guide.

Apply the correct resolution.

You must enabled high-resolution on Windows. Setting the correct resolution could potentially resolve this issue. Here are the steps to perform.

• Open Windows Settings.
  • Use the Windows Key + I.
• Navigate to the left sidebar and click on the Display tab.
• Use the display resolution, then select the recommended settings from the drop-down menu.
• That’s it.

Windows automatically sets the preferred resolution, but if it’s missed, then that’s how you can fix the issue. If the above-mentioned guide doesn’t help, then follow the upcoming guide.

Check overall Windows DPI settings.

You have to do some minor tweaks, likely to adjust the layout and the scale to decrease the blur effect on text and images.

• Open Windows Settings.
  • Use the Windows Key + I.
• Click on the System.
• After that, navigate to the left sidebar.
• Next, simply use the scroll to adjust the scale and the layout option.
  • Use it accordingly, based on your preferences.
• That’s it.

For most Windows users, this method should work; if it doesn’t, check out the next guide.

Changing the scaling settings manually

Windows allows users to use the custom scaling size; simply use the custom scaling size.

• Open Windows Settings.
  • Use the Windows Key + I.
• Go to Settings.
• Head over to the Display tab, which appears on the left sidebar.
• Then, with the scaling, adjust accordingly.
• Once you have done it, click Apply to save the changes.
• That’s it. Now restart your computer.

Run the Clear Type Wizard.

The Windows ClearType Wizard is quite a useful feature, which boosts display performance. Follow the mentioned guide down below.

• Launch Adjust ClearType Text
  • Use the search to find out how to adjust ClearType text.
• Then, check the checkbox “Turn on ClearType.”
• After this, follow the on-screen instructions to complete the process.
• That’s it.

Change the high DPI settings for a specific app.

If you have a problem with a specific app, you need to adjust the DPI settings in the app. Check the graphics settings of the app and adjust them accordingly. Also, you can use the Run Compatibility troubleshooter.

• Head over to the app.
  • From which application were you having a problem?
• Then, right-click on the folder and select “Open File Location.”
  • It will open the installation folder.
• Next, right-click on the executable file.
• Click on the Properties tab, and then select the Compatibility tab.
• Choose “Change High DPI Settings” and check “Use this setting to fix scaling problems for this programme instead of the one in settings.”
  • You will find it under the Programme DPI.
• Check the checkbox “Scaling Performed by.”
  • You will find it under High DPI Scaling.
• Choose “Application” from the drop-down menu.
• Click on OK to apply the changes.

Enable Automated Fix

Microsoft acknowledged this issue, so they came up with a Windows built-in feature to resolve the no-screen blur issue.

• Open Windows Settings.
  • Use the Windows Key + I.
• Then click on System, and then select the Display tab.
  • Which appears in the left sidebar
• Click on Advanced Scaling Settings.
  • Appear under the scale and layout
• Use the toggle to turn on and off. “Let Windows try to fix the app so they are not blurry.”
• That’s it

Change the System Performance Settings

So to resolve the glitches, blurry text, and images, you can tweak some of the device settings. Here you go.

• Open the Windows Run Dialog box.
  • Use Windows + R.
• Enter “system.cpl” and hit enter.
• A System Properties dialogue box appears. Head over to the Advanced
• Click on Settings and then select “Adjust for Best Appearance.”
  • Which you will find under the Performance section.
• That’s it. Click on Apply to save the changes.
• That’s it.

Change your resolution to match the target display.

If you were having the same problem, then the problem could be because of a secondary display. You have to adjust the resolution of both displays accordingly.

Turn on font smoothing.

Windows had the Font Smoothing feature, which simply softened the edges around the font, making it look better and less pixelated. This might fix the blurry text issue on Windows.

• Search for “Adjust the Appearance and Performance of Windows.”
• Then, open the best result, and there, under the visual effect, check the checkbox for “Smooth edges of screen fonts.”
• That’s it. Click OK to save the changes.

Update the Graphics Driver

A driver is one of the essential things used to render visuals for text and images in the Windows system. In contrast, it is really important to update your outdated graphics driver. Which is most likely to be updated by the manufacturer.

• Open the Windows Run Dialog box.
  • Use Windows + R.
• Enter “devmgmt.msc” in the dialogue box, and then click OK.
• Under Device Manager, Windows
• Double-click on the Display Adapter. 

Hopefully, this guide has helped you resolve the issue so far. For further queries, please share them with us in the comment section below. Stay tuned for further updates in the future on the same.