Change the size of text and icons

To increase the size of fonts and other items on the screen, use a higher DPI (dots per inch) scale. To fit more information on the screen, make the fonts and individual items appear smaller, by using a lower DPI.

Mouse actions

Keyboard actions

To open the Ease of Access Center, select:

Start.
Control Panel.
Ease of Access.
Ease of Access Center.

To open the Ease of Access Center, press:

Windows logo key +U.

Under Explore all settings, select:

Make the computer easier to see.

Under Explore all settings, select:

Make the computer easier to see by pressing TAB, then ENTER.

Under Make things on the screen larger, select:

Change the size of text and icons.

Under Make things on the screen larger, select:

Change the size of text and icons by pressing ALT+Z.

Select the size you want:

Default scale (96 DPI) - fit more information.
Larger scale (120 DPI) - make text more readable.

Select OK.

Select the size you want:

Default scale (96 DPI) - fit more information by pressing ALT+D.
Larger scale (120 DPI) - make text more readable by pressing ALT+L.

Select OK by pressing TAB, then ENTER.

Note: This option requires administrator privileges on your computer. If you are authorized to change settings, when the User Account Control dialog box appears, select Continue (ALT+C).