5. Common Display Problems
Browsers can also experience display problems that can reduce the quality and comfort of you when browsing the internet. Here are some examples of common display issues and how to resolve them:
Text, images, or videos that are too small or too large.
This problem can be caused by several factors, such as:
Inappropriate screen size or resolution. You should check if the screen size or resolution you are using already suits your device, and change it if necessary. You can change your screen size or resolution by:
In Windows, right-click on your desktop, then select Display Settings. You can change the screen size or resolution by using the sliders or drop-down menus provided. – On your Mac, click the Apple icon in the top-left corner, then choose System Preferences > Display. You can change the screen size or resolution by using the sliders or drop-down menus provided. – On mobile devices, you can change the screen size or resolution by using the settings available on your device, or by changing the screen orientation from portrait to landscape, or vice versa.
Zoom level is not appropriate.
You can change the zoom level that determines how large or small text, images, or videos are displayed in your browser. You can change the zoom level by:
- In Chrome, Firefox, Edge, or Safari, you can press the Ctrl and + keys to zoom in, or Ctrl and – to zoom out. If you’re using a Mac, press the Command and + keys to zoom in, or Command and – to zoom out. You can also press the Ctrl and 0 keys to return the zoom level to default. If you’re using a Mac, press the Command key and 0 to return the zoom level to default.
- In Chrome, Firefox, Edge, or Safari, you can also change the zoom level using the menu available in your browser. In Chrome, open the menu and select Zoom. In Firefox, open the menu and select Zoom. In Edge, open the menu and select Zoom. In Safari, open the View menu and choose Zoom In, Zoom Out, or Actual Zoom.
Invisible or damaged text, images, or videos.
This problem can be caused by several factors, such as:
- Websites that aren’t compatible with your browser. You should check if the website you are visiting uses technologies or standards supported by your browser, such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Flash, or others. If not, you can try using another browser that better suits the website, or install plugins or extensions that can help your browser display the website properly.
- Websites that have errors in their code or content. You can’t do much to solve this problem, because it is the responsibility of the administrator or website owner to fix it. You can try contacting them to report the issue you’re experiencing, or wait a while and try accessing the website again.
- Browser settings that block or change the appearance of the website. You should check if you have browser settings that could affect the appearance of the website, such as reader mode, dark mode, high contrast mode, or accessibility mode. If so, you can try disabling or changing these settings according to your needs. You should also check if you have extensions or add-ons that can block or change the appearance of the website, as described above, and disable or remove those you don’t need or that are suspicious.