How can we increase the size of texts and other system items in Windows 8.1

Many users Windows have problems with reading VARIOUS text because of small size a Fonts default of the system (especially in the case of very large monitors and resolutions). Fortunately for them, Windows 8.1 offers them the opportunity to increase so much the size of the fonts as well as other system elements so that reading texts To become not only possible, but also comfortable for the eyes.

Before large font size (and implicitly of texts) in an operating system Windows 8.1, you must remember that the problem is not solved by changing screen resolution. Daca Reduce the resolution The monitor, the texts will be displayed larger, but this will affect how the other elements in the system will be displayed (also the decrease of the screen resolution will also have consequences on how the video files will be rendered and on their quality). Therefore, To increase the size of fonts/texts and other items in Windows 8.1 Without compromising the screen resolution you must follow the instructions below.

  • in Start Screen Click on tile Desktop
  • Then in the desktop, give right click on a free portion of it and select Screen Resolution from the displayed menu
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  • In the open window, click on the link Make text and other items larger or smaller (this is displayed under resolution settings)
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  • Then to increase both the text and other elements of the system, use slider-ul displayed under Change the size of all items (Pull the slider to the right; you will also observe a preview of the changes made)
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  • if you want to enlarge only the size of the texts, select in a row from The Drop-Down menu displayed under Change only the text size The elements for which you want to increase the size of the texts, then select font size for the respective texts (Marimeea default of the font is 11); This option allows to keep the default dimension for the system elements, on the other hand will increase the texts displayed in these for a lighter reading
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  • After making the necessary changes to increase the texts and other items in the system, click on Apply In order for them to have effect

Changing the size of the texts and other system elements in Screen Resolution It has no effect but for Start Screen. If you want to increase the size of texts and tile applications in Start Screen You will have to follow the steps below:

  • in Start Screen Open the menu Charms and click on Settings, then on Change PC settings
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  • In the displayed window, click on PC and devices, then on Display
  • in settings for Display, on the right side, under the option More options one is displayed meniu drop-down
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  • Select Larger in order to great texts and elements din Start Screen

After you make this change, you will notice that The elements of the Start Screen (and texts of these) will be displayed at the larger size (which will make reading easier). Success!

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