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31 Dec 2009 | #1 |
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Win7 Default Font size 100% but want 96% instead
Hello,
I would love to know a way to reduce Win7's text and other items on my screen by choosing a percentage lower then it's default of 100% (IE: 96 dpi). I became perplexed when I found out that Win7 wouldn't allow me to go below 100% (Appearance and Personalization > Display). Can anyone help me figure out a way to reduce the font size from 100% to 96%? Edit: Hmm, I checked the registry and it actually reads 96 dpi: HKEY_CURRENT_CONFIG\Software\Fonts |
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31 Dec 2009 | #2 |
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I don't have the answer to your question, but I am curious why you would want to do this? You must still have very good eyesight...I have to increase the size of the fonts.
EDIT: It may not be precise enough for you, but you may be able to find what you want by using a different font. |
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31 Dec 2009 | #3 |
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Here is some useful information for using ClearType to change the text size on your display: Make text easier to read using ClearType.
Cheers, Tara Windows Outreach Team |
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31 Dec 2009 | #4 |
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Here is some useful information for using ClearType to change the text size on your display: Make text easier to read using ClearType.
Cheers, Tara Windows Outreach Team I don't have the answer to your question, but I am curious why you would want to do this? You must still have very good eyesight...I have to increase the size of the fonts.
EDIT: It may not be precise enough for you, but you may be able to find what you want by using a different font. |
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31 Dec 2009 | #5 |
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There was a time when I could use far smaller fonts than now, but with age and the faintness of some fonts, like on webpages, I have adopted the Lydian font set. The style appeals, and setting it for bold makes the type stand out on the monitor. Lydian isn't a Windows font, but it is available for free download.
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31 Dec 2009 | #6 |
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Hello,
I would love to know a way to reduce Win7's text and other items on my screen by choosing a percentage lower then it's default of 100% (IE: 96 dpi). I became perplexed when I found out that Win7 wouldn't allow me to go below 100% (Appearance and Personalization > Display). Can anyone help me figure out a way to reduce the font size from 100% to 96%? Edit: Hmm, I checked the registry and it actually reads 96 dpi: HKEY_CURRENT_CONFIG\Software\Fonts |
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31 Dec 2009 | #7 |
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Hello,
I would love to know a way to reduce Win7's text and other items on my screen by choosing a percentage lower then it's default of 100% (IE: 96 dpi). I became perplexed when I found out that Win7 wouldn't allow me to go below 100% (Appearance and Personalization > Display). Can anyone help me figure out a way to reduce the font size from 100% to 96%? Edit: Hmm, I checked the registry and it actually reads 96 dpi: HKEY_CURRENT_CONFIG\Software\Fonts |
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31 Dec 2009 | #8 |
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Rumaging around, I found a setting that I hadn't noticed before. The Display settings in Appearance and Personalization has a link on the left called "Set custom test size (DPI). I haven't messed with it, but it looks like it would do what you want.
EDIT: Nevermind, I was wrong. |
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31 Dec 2009 | #9 |
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EDIT: Nevermind, I was wrong.
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31 Dec 2009 | #10 |
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Here is some useful information for using ClearType to change the text size on your display: Make text easier to read using ClearType.
Cheers, Tara Windows Outreach Team Let us know how it works! Cheers, Tara Windows Outreach Team |
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