The display of information on a computer should be not only clear, but also comfortable in general. So that you do not have to strain your eyes again to read what is written on the screen. And so that all information fits on the display. Therefore, you have to think about how to reduce the font on the computer. The best tips and tricks on this subject will be presented to your attention below. In fact, there are so many solutions.
System settings
Consider first the system settings. In this case, the entire system font will change. In other words, the size of the icons and labels on the PC.
How to set up a font on a computer? You can do this after completing the following steps:
- Right-click on any free space on the desktop.
- Select "Personalization".
- Go to "Window color" and "Advanced design options."
- Select the desired item, and then set the desired settings. For example, you can specify the type of font and its size.
- Click on "OK / Save".
Next will be to confirm their actions. Sometimes Windows offers to look at the result and abandon it for 15-20 seconds. Very comfortably!
Resolution
How to reduce the font on the computer? The following solution reduces or enlarges (depending on the selected parameters) all the icons, labels and elements of the operating system.
It's about changing the screen resolution. The larger it is, the smaller the font will be. For example, a resolution of 800x600 pixels will make Windows elements large. And 1366x768 is small.
How to reduce the font size on a computer? Required:
- Turn on the PC and wait for the OS to fully load.
- Click RMB on any free space on the desktop.
- Click on “Screen Resolution”.
- In the "Resolution" section, by moving the slider, set the desired parameters.
- Click on "Save." Then you will need to click on "Apply."
Done! It’s best to set the recommended resolution. It directly depends on the actual size of the monitor display. The corresponding setting is marked as “recommended”.
Important: font reduction with screen resolution usually occurs when you move the slider up. If you move it down, all the elements of the desktop will increase. And the font as well.
Font only
But that is not all. With the advent of Windows 7, users have been given quite a lot of opportunities regarding OS personalization. The fact is that, if desired, a person is able to leave the permission the same, and change the font. This is a fairly rare, but common practice.
How to reduce the font on the computer? You will need to do the following:
- Click on the PCM on the desktop.
- Click on the line "Personalization".
- Find the "Screen" menu in the window that appears. It is located at the bottom left.
- Select "Other font size."
- Set the desired parameters. Moving the slider to the right increases the size of the letters, to the left - decreases it. It is also permissible to use a percentage of current parameters.
- Confirm changes.
Everything is extremely simple and clear. In addition to such a solution, it is permissible, when going to the "Screen" section, to set the parameters for displaying the image on the screen on the right side of the window that appears. They are not always there, this is quite normal.
Browsers
How to reduce the font on the computer screen? We have already met with the main layouts. Only modern operating systems are not limited to them.
It's hard to believe, but only individual applications can be exposed to display changes. For example, browsers. In them, the scale is adjusted in just a few minutes.
How to change the font on a computer in a browser? A person will need:
- Open the program to access the Internet.
- Refer to the main menu of the application. Usually this button is located in the upper right corner of the software. For example, in Google Chrome, it looks like three dots, standing one above the other.
- Click on "Scale".
- Set the desired settings (in percent). The larger the number, the larger the image scale and font.
Usually no more action is required. All changes take effect instantly. The user will be able to change them at his own discretion at any time. The proposed actions will have to be done in all browsers. Otherwise, the adjustment of the page display will occur only to a specific program.
Keys
How to change the font on the computer? Almost all possible scenarios are already known to us. The last trick can be called universal. It allows you to adjust the image scale in most programs and applications.
How to reduce the font on the computer? You will need:
- Open the desired program.
- Press on the keyboard Ctrl.
- To reduce the image, click on the "-". To zoom in - by "+".
- Release the keys after achieving the desired result.
This is all information about changing fonts and scales in the Windows operating system. There is another nuance that has not yet been said.
Editors
It's about changing the font in text editors. For example, in MS Word. In this case, only the size of the selected or printed letters will change. Other OS settings will remain untouched.
How to reduce the font on a computer in Word? This is done approximately as follows:
- Open a text editor.
- Write a text.
- Select the part that needs to be edited.
- Click RMB.
- In the drop-down list, click on "Font".
- Choose the type of writing and the specific scale in the corresponding menu items.
- Agree to the changes.
Thus, there is not only a decrease, but also an increase in the font. The corresponding options are also available in the Word control panel.