How to enlarge toolbar text under icons

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How to enlarge toolbar text under icons

I have some vision problems and the toolbar text under each icon is much too small. Is there a way I can enlarge it? Thanks.

iMac, Mac OS X (10.6), iMac Intel

Posted on Aug 23, 2010 9:25 AM

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Answer 1

baltwo

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Aug 23, 2010 11:16 AM in response to Janice Fisher

Which app? If Safari, AFAICT, there is no text under the toolbar buttons. If Finder, then if you've selected Show Icon & Text, deselect Use small size. Details will help.

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Klaus1

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Aug 23, 2010 11:38 AM in response to baltwo

I am wondering whether our friend means the Bookmarks Bar (text under the icons?), but I don't know hot to enlarge that either!

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baltwo

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Aug 23, 2010 11:58 AM in response to Klaus1

That's why I asked. 😉

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Janice Fisher Author

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Aug 23, 2010 2:06 PM in response to baltwo

I thought they in Safari, BUT I just checked them out, and they are actually the text in the Bookmarks Bar (not connected to icons). Sorry I wasn't clear.

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baltwo

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Aug 23, 2010 2:33 PM in response to Janice Fisher

Thanks for clarifying. Two options, use a lower resolution or System Preferences->Universal Access and turn Zoom on (also, click on options and select Use scroll wheel with modifier keys if you have a mighty or magic mouse).

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Janice Fisher Author

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Aug 23, 2010 4:13 PM in response to baltwo

Fabulous! I changed the resolution and it's perfect. Thank you so much.

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baltwo

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Aug 23, 2010 5:32 PM in response to Janice Fisher

Thanks for the feedback. Good computing.

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