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Lock the X2 Plus screen position on BetterDisplay for MacBook

Learn how to lock the position of your X2 Plus so it stays in place after each reconnection.

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Lock screen positions on BetterDisplay for the X2 Plus

✅ Prevent screen layout from changing every time you reconnect.
✅ Keep screen positions even after a restart.
✅ Optimise screen arrangement for a smoother user experience.

🎥 Video Tutorial: Lock screen positions on BetterDisplay
Watch this video tutorial to learn how to stabilise your multi-screen setup and avoid unwanted screen movement:

STEP 1: Open BetterDisplay

  • Go to Launchpad.

  • Open the BetterDisplay app.


STEP 2: Create a display group to lock the layout

  • Click on Group.

  • Click on Summary.

  • Click on Create a new display group.

  • Give your display group a name.


STEP 3: Enable layout protection

  • Enable Layout Protection.

  • Click on Add New Protection.

  • Select the Virtual Display.

  • Choose Built-in Display.

  • Select the desired position for the screen:
    • To the left of the screen
    • To the right of the screen
    • Above the screen
    • Below the screen

  • Click on Apply All Protections.


🎯 Need help?
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