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Wednesday, August 19, 2009

How to Change the Size of Windows Text and Objects

Windows XP

1. Right click on your desktop

2. Click Properties

3. Click the Appearance tab at the top of the window

4. Click on Advanced,on the lower right side of page

5. Under the General tab, you can select which DPI setting you prefer. You can choose from Normal size, Large size or you can even make a Custom size just for you.

Once you choose your setting, you will be prompted to restart your computer. When it boots back up, you'll be able to notice the size difference of the objects on your computer.

If you also want to change your font size, go back to Start, Control Panel and click on the Display icon again. From there, click on the Appearance tab and then use the Font size drop down box to choose between Normal, Large or Extra Large. Then just click OK. Your XP computer is now set up just the way you want it!

Windows VISTA

1. Right click your desktop and choose Personalize.

2. In the left pane, click on the "Adjust font size (DPI)" link.
(a window will pop up asking for your permission to continue. Click the Continue button and move on.)

3. Click the option that says "Larger scale (120 DPI) - make text more readable." When you're all finished, click OK. You will need to restart your computer for the changes to take effect.

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