Issues with screen size

[Getafe]

Hey y'all

I don't know if anyone can help me or not but if you can please do

I am having issues with the size of Linux and my monitor
I have a 26inch LCD monitor
And the bars at the top and bottom I can't see
Which is a huge issue for me

How do I make it so I can fit all of this onto the screen?
I mean with windows it's so simple

Also how do I enter my graphics card on Linux?

[Segfault]

Welcome, Getafe!

You can step thru available resolutions with Ctrl-Alt-+ (control-alt-plus) key combination.

[Getafe]

Welcome, Getafe!

You can step thru available resolutions with Ctrl-Alt-+ (control-alt-plus) key combination.

Thanks for the welcome and reply
And
Sorry I am a totally new person to Linux
I have been for years using Windows and Mac
(And still do)
But I found Linux to be good too
So I have no idea what you mean
I have tried them keys and nothing seems to be happening

[Segfault]

You held down Control and Alt keys, tapping plus key did not do anything?

[Getafe]

yes it has actually done something!
It looks a bitt better
But still the bars are nowhaff seen
and down the left and right I can't see anything
Like I can't close programs like I normally do anymore

[Segfault]

How many times you tapped the Plus key?

Please describe your situation a little better. Is this first time you started up Linux after installation? Or you had it running OK and something happenend?

[Getafe]

It's not the first time I have started up Linux
But it's the first time I have really tried to use Linux

I tapped it once and it did nothing
So I tapped it a few more times after.

It's just I want Linux to fit to my monitor really
So I can see everything

[Segfault]

Well, as I said, using this key combination should enable you to step thorough available screen resolutions enabling you to access necessary menus for setup.

[Getafe]

well i shall see what I can do
thanks for your help
most helpful