Windows
Linux
Hardware & Drivers
GPU/Display
Windows Display Settings resolution equivalent in Linux
Shows connected displays and available modes.
Windows
→
Display Settings resolution
Linux equivalents
xrandr
xrandr
xrandr
Overview
What this command does
Shows connected displays and available modes.
Migration tip: Check the distro-specific rows before copying; package names and service names can differ even when the tool name is similar.
Practical tasks
Common use cases
Show display modes on X11
Shows connected displays and available modes.
xrandr
Show display modes on X11
xrandr --help
Show command help when supported
man xrandr
Open the manual page when installed
Ready to run
Copyable Linux commands
Review paths, device names, package names and permissions before running any command.
xrandr
Walkthrough
Examples with explanations
# Windows equivalent: Display Settings resolution
xrandrReference
Common options and variations
| Command or option | Use |
|---|---|
xrandr | Show display modes on X11 |
xrandr --help | Show command help when supported |
man xrandr | Open the manual page when installed |
Distro differences
Debian/Ubuntu vs Fedora vs Arch
The equivalent is shown for Debian/Ubuntu, Fedora and Arch. Some rows use a different package manager or helper tool where Linux distributions commonly diverge.
| Distribution | Package manager / base | Equivalent command | Difference to notice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debian/Ubuntu | same command | xrandr |
Same command on this distribution. |
| Fedora | same command | xrandr |
Same command on this distribution. |
| Arch | same command | xrandr |
Same command on this distribution. |
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