March 13, 2018

Using extended desktop

When using a classroom computer or any computer connected to more than one display, it’s possible to put Windows 10 into extended desktop. This can be beneficial for programs like PowerPoint allowing one to use “Presenter Mode.” The computers in smart classrooms default to clone displays or duplicate the desktop, meaning the image appearing on the monitor is the same as what displays on the classroom screen.

Windows keyboard shortcut

  1. While holding the Windows logo key, press the P key. This will reveal a side menu with display options.
  2. To use extended desktop, select Extend.
    Display options appearing in the Windows keyboard shortcut to extend or clone a display

Repeat the above steps and select Duplicate to revert to the default behavior.

Windows display settings

  1. On the desktop, right-click and select Display settings.
  2. Under the “Multiple displays” section, select Extend desktop to this display from the drop-down menu.
  3. Close the window by clicking the X in the upper-right corner.
    Multiple display settings screenshot

Repeat the above steps and select Duplicate these displays to revert to the default behavior.