Make system fonts bigger

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ridergroov Author

Level 1

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Make system fonts bigger

Hey guys. Is there any way to make the system fonts bigger so that it is a little easier to read? Thanks.

Mac Mini 1.25, Mac OS X (10.4.5), I bought a Mac. Now I hate a Windows.

Posted on Jul 13, 2006 11:00 AM

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Answer 1

Jul 13, 2006 11:07 AM in response to ridergroov

Where do you need to change the font size?
For Finder windows, pressing Cmd-J will allow you to change the font size in current or all windows.
If you only need it occasionally, you can turn on the zoom, under Sys Prefs>Universal Access>Seeing.

Applications usually have their own methods to select text size. For instance, in Safari, it's under View>Make Text Bigger

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Answer 2

Kappy

Level 10

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Jul 13, 2006 11:59 AM in response to ridergroov

You can change the screen resolution. A lower resolution will increase apparent size. You can change text and icon size on the Desktop and in the Finder by using the Finder's "Show View Options" under the "View" menu.

You can download the freeware TinkerTool (www.versiontracker.com) that has options for changing both the size and font for some system fonts.

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