Preventing Word Search Errors in Google Chrome

This article will help users complete word search activities in learning objects while using a Windows-based Google Chrome browser.

If you find that you can't highlight a word and instead, letters diagonal and to the left of the word are being highlighted, then follow the steps in the Microsoft support article Change your screen resolution in Windows. This process reduces word search errors by adjusting the size of text, apps, and other items on your screen.


To adjust your screen resolution in Windows, go to Display settings, select the display you want to change, and choose the recommended scale and resolution options. This can help reduce word search errors and improve display clarity.
  1. Open Windows Start menu.
  2. Select Settings, then Display.
  3. Under the Scale & Layout section, choose the recommended scale percentage.
  4. For Display Resolution, select the recommended resolution.

TIP: Try closing and reopening any application to apply changes.

Please note the images found in this resource may not match your screen. Access and/or features may vary based on client contract.
© 2024 Lincoln Learning Solutions. All rights reserved.