How to Restore Font Sizes to Default Settings for Free
Restoring font sizes on a system to the default state can be easily accomplished without a third-party application. Both Windows and Mac operating systems provide built-in utilities that allow users to change the image resolution, which directly affects the font size on all applications you run. The process for restoring this setting varies slightly, depending on the operating system and version you use, but the process is generally quick and straightforward.
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Instructions
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Windows Vista and 7
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Right click an empty place on you Windows Desktop and choose "Personalize" from the drop-down menu options. The Personalization window will open.
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Click the "Adjust font size (DPI)" option link, on the left pane, under "Tasks." The DPI Scaling window will open.
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Choose the radio button that corresponds to the "Default scale (96 DPI)" option. Click "Apply" and "OK."
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Restart your system.
Windows XP
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Right click the Windows desktop and choose "Properties" from the menu options.
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Choose the "Settings" tab. Move the "Screen resolution" slider to the default "640 by 480" setting, click "Apply" and allow for the preview to display the chosen resolution.
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Click "Yes" at the dialog box if you wish to keep the previewed screen resolution or "No" to preview a different one. Click "OK" to confirm the changes made.
Mac OS X
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Access the Apple menu, choose "System Preferences..." and click "Displays."
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Click the "Display" button. A list of display resolutions display on the left side, under "Resolutions."
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Choose the resolution that fits your needs. The chosen resolution displays automatically. The default resolution for your Mac varies depending on the type of computer you have. For example, for a MacBook Pro 15-inch, the default resolution is "1440 x 900." (See Resources for more information.)
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