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Turning off 1 monitor in a dual monitor setup

KayTee

Does anyone know how i can set a specific monitor to sleep but keep the others awake and that i would be able to click a macro key and it will return to normal?

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It will work as if you were only using two monitors if you turn off the third

Then when you plug it back in or turn it back on it will register as you had it before

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You can press WINDOWS + P Assuming you are using Windows10(Im not sure if that's the same keybind for other windows) , switch to Pc display only or whatever monitor you want to use.
Wouldn't technically make it go to sleep, but turning it the display off for that monitor. I  Use it all the time when im switching from my TV and computer when I want to watch something on my bed or play games.

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1 minute ago, Slottr said:

It will work as if you were only using two monitors if you turn off the third

Then when you plug it back in or turn it back on it will register as you had it before

Sorry i was not clear, i meant is there a way to do it WITHOUT pulling the cable or power out. 

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1 minute ago, Esus said:

You can press WINDOWS + P Assuming you are using Windows10(Im not sure if that's the same keybind for other windows) , switch to Pc display only or whatever monitor you want to use.
Wouldn't technically make it go to sleep, but turning it the display off for that monitor. I  Use it all the time when im switching from my TV and computer when I want to watch something on my bed or play games.

Ah ic. thanks. Do u know if i can bind Windows + P  to any macro?

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2 minutes ago, KayTee said:

Ah ic. thanks. Do u know if i can bind Windows + P  to any macro?

Try this https://www.microsoft.com/accessories/en-ww/support/how-to/keyboard/macros

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2 minutes ago, KayTee said:

ok thanks

If that doesn't work then it's probably a bit complicated to do so, try googling it. 
The function (WINDOWS + P) is called Display switch

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43 minutes ago, KayTee said:

Sorry i was not clear, i meant is there a way to do it WITHOUT pulling the cable or power out. 

Yeah? Like I said, by plugging it back in OR turning it back on 

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