To set or change the look of individual desktop items

1. Open Display in Control Panel.
2. On the Appearance tab, in the Item list, click the element you want to change, such as Window, Menu, or Scrollbar, and then adjust the appropriate settings, such as color, font, or font size.

 Note

• To open a Control Panel item, click Start, point to Settings, click Control Panel, and then double-click the appropriate icon.
• The settings on the Appearance tab allow you to change the colors and fonts in the windows that display information and programs on your screen.
• To select a predefined color and font scheme, click an option in the Scheme list.
• To create a customized scheme, select your desired settings in the Item list, click Save As, and then type a name for the scheme. The new scheme will be added to the Scheme list.
• The Font area will be unavailable for elements in the Item list that do not display text.

Customize a desktop pattern

Change fonts displayed on your desktop