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Changing the Font Size of Text on the Screen

Using Accessibility Wizard you can change the appearance of window titles and menus to make them easier to see.

StepMouse actionsKeyboard actions
1
On the Start menu:
  • Point to Programs.
  • Point to Accessories.
  • Point to Accessibility.
  • Select Accessibility Wizard.
Display the Start menu by pressing CTRL+ESC (or the Windows logo key):
  • Move to Programs by pressing P.
  • Move to Accessories by pressing the UP ARROW or DOWN ARROW key. Press ENTER.
  • Move to Accessibility, and then press ENTER.
  • Move to Accessibility Wizard, and then press ENTER.
2
In the Welcome to the Accessibility Wizard dialog box:
  • Select Next.
In the Welcome to the Accessibility Wizard dialog box:
  • Press ENTER.
3
In the Text Size dialog box:
  • Select Use large window titles and menus.
  • Select Next to continue through the wizard.
In the Text Size dialog box:
  • Select Use large window titles and menus by using the UP ARROW and DOWN ARROW keys.
  • Press N to continue through the wizard (use the arrow keys and ENTER to select the appropriate options).
4
In the Completing the Accessibility Wizard dialog box:
  • Press ENTER to save your changes and exit the wizard.
In the Completing the Accessibility Wizard dialog box:
  • Press ENTER to save your changes and exit the wizard.

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