The desktop screen is physically too big for my computer screen.

My Macbook Pro Screen is physically too large for the computer screen. The menu bar is too long for the screen. I am running OS X Yosemite on a Retina, 13-inch, Early 2013

Thank you very much for your CORRECT ANSWER to my specific problem. It worked! I repeated the command sequence and it returned my screen to "over-sized" so I must have inadvertently input that sequence without knowing it. The 3rd repetition returned my screen to the normal size. Thus, what is the purpose of that command and where should a knowledgeable person looked to find the answer?
I sincerely appreciate your assistance—have a Happy New Year and a great day!

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