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Text size in win 7

To accommodate users who do not want small text on the screen, Windows 7 features the ability to manually choose several pre-set text sizes larger than the standard “100%” setting. However, what the operating system does not plainly explain is that you are not limited to just those pre-set options. If one pre-set size is too big and the next one down is too small, you can manually create your own perfect size. The option to change your text size is located inside your computer’s “Control Panel,” which is accessed inside the “Start” menu.



Inside the Control Panel window, locate the icon positioned on the right side of the screen of a blue monitor. Click the heading next to the icon labelled “Appearance and Personalization.”

This new window provides a series of links to access features for changing how your operating system displays images on your screen. To reach the options for changing text sizes, click the “Display” link, which is located near the top of the window above the “Desktop Gadgets” heading.

The right side of the “Display” window contains two of the pre-set text size options, but ignore these radio buttons as they will not help you set a custom size. Instead, click the “Set Custom Text Size” link at the far left side of the window.

At the top of the new window you will find a box labelled “**Scale to This Percentage of Normal Size.”** Although it seems like this option should let you choose a custom size, it only gives you the ability to choose between “100%,” “125%,” and “150%.” Even typing a custom size in the box will not change the text size, as it will automatically revert to the nearest pre-set option. For instance, if you type “140%” it will automatically switch back to “150%.” 

Instead of trying to change the box, you need to click anywhere on the ruler icon located directly underneath the box and drag your cursor toward the right to increase the size, or toward the left to decrease the size.  Drag your cursor slowly until you reach the desired custom size, such as “122%” or “135%.” Click the “OK” button to save your change. Depending on your Windows profile settings, your change may not immediately take effect. If the text size on your screen has not changed, restart the operating system to apply the new custom text size.