How to quick switch between extended desktop and surround?
David Ramirez
Published Mar 11, 2026
How to quick switch between extended desktop and surround?
You can quick-switch on ATi cards by setting up a profile, which can then be toggled via an icon or hotkey. I need something similar for Nvidia Surround. I always use Extended Desktop mode when I’m not gaming, so being able to quickly switch back and forth is a must. Click to expand…
How to configure my displays for surround display?
1 Select the topology as well as the displays that you want to use for Surround. 2 Drag and drop the display icons to match your display arrangement. 3 Click the display icons and then select the orientation – Landscape, Portrait, Flipped Landscape, or Flipped Portrait. 4 Specify the Surround resolution and refresh rate. Weitere Artikel…
How does the display switch work in Windows 10?
The main display is extended across the all connected display screens and allows you to have a desktop that spans them. The current main display will be disabled. All other connected displays will remain enabled with the second screen used as your new main display. By default, you can press the Windows + P keys to open the Display Switch flyout.
Is there a shortcut to type display switch?
Type Display Switch for the name, and click/tap on the Finish button. (see screenshot below) You could name this shortcut anything you would like though. 4. If you like, you can Pin to Taskbar, Pin to Start, add to All apps, add to Quick Launch, assign a keyboard shortcut to, or move this shortcut to where you like for easy use.
You can quick-switch on ATi cards by setting up a profile, which can then be toggled via an icon or hotkey. I need something similar for Nvidia Surround. I always use Extended Desktop mode when I’m not gaming, so being able to quickly switch back and forth is a must. Click to expand…
How to change display settings in Windows 10?
If you want to show different content on each display, select Extend these displays and click Apply: 2.) The Display Settings is now showing a thumbnail for each connected display. 3.) When you are not sure which of your physical displays is shown as Display #1, which as #2, click Identify.
How to change the orientation of a display?
Change the orientation of a display by selecting a display, then selecting either Landscape (default) or Portrait: The display thumbnail in question shows you now that the display you selected is changed to Portrait. 1.)
