How can I increase the default system font size on Windows XP?
I do not want to change the DPI settings on my monitor, and I do not want to change the style either. I just want to make the default Tahoma 8 pt to Tahoma 10 or 12 pt to improve readability.
Is this new setting to Tahoma 10 pt going to make the notification and dialog windows to cut part of the text?
Please provide step by step information on how to make changes.
Thank you.
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Hello Jorge_Witte =)
when u right click on the Desktop> Properties>Appearance tab, there u will see an ADVANCE tab in the lower right corner, click on it, it will give a window where u can set or change all the defualt settings for all teh default fonts which XP uses for different things like Title Bar, Message Boxes, close and minimize buttons, etc. etc.
So just go there and change the settings according to ur wish.
CHEERS 8)
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by: Fatal_ExceptionPosted on 2003-12-17 at 17:10:58ID: 9961038
You can use the Accessibility Wizard to increase the font size. Found in All Programs > Acessories > Accessibiltiy > Acc Wizard. It is fairly self explanatory and easy to use.
If this is not what you are looking for, let me know.
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