MacBook Pro will not recognize my external monitor

I can't get my mac book Pro to recognize the monitor. I have the monitor connected using the USC-C digital AV adaptor. When I go to Apple menu and select Display the options do not allow me to select another monitor. Please Help

Posted on Aug 8, 2022 10:44 AM

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Aug 8, 2022 2:12 PM in response to andrea_bohler1

Inside system

Preferences > displays

Hold the option key and click the (Detect Displays) button that appears in the lower right of the pane..

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