# Horizontal Lines on Monitor: Effective Solutions

> Turn your monitor off and on again. It seems like a basic fix, but it can often correct screen glitches, such as horizontal lines. Change your monitor’s refresh rate.

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- **Published:** 2025-06-16
- **Category:** Computers & IT
- **Tags:** #monitor #horizontal #lines #effective #solutions #basic #change #correct
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