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Blurry Text Office 365 iMac 2017 Monterey

I've just acquired a 21.5 inch 2017 iMac running Monterey. Quite an upgrade from my previous 2009 iMac; however, a big issue is that on the new iMac the text on Office 365 apps is blurry. Not what I was expecting. What's going on and what's the fix? Thank you

iMac Line (2012 and Later)

Posted on Jan 17, 2022 7:24 AM

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Jan 17, 2022 7:49 AM in response to TartanMcGrew

Which iMac do you have? Retina 4K or non-retina?


iMac (21.5-Inch, 2017) <-- Assuming this one, as the problem would not happen on a Retina display

iMac (Retina 4K, 21.5-Inch, 2017)


First, you should set the display resolution to the default display mode, scaling it may make the situation worse. System Preferences -> Display.



There is an option you can try to change a setting via the Terminal:

(/Applications/Utilities/Terminal) or you can press CMD+Spacebar and search for Terminal to launch it.


Type in the following, be careful to type it precisely and press Return.

defaults write -g CGFontRenderingFontSmoothingDisabled -bool NO


Then shutdown the Mac and restart.


If the result is worse or you do not like it, you can turn it back on:


defaults write -g CGFontRenderingFontSmoothingDisabled -bool YES


Remember to restart the Mac.


Blurry Text Office 365 iMac 2017 Monterey

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