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

Many users Windows have problems with reading various texts because small size a fonts default system (especially monitors size and very high resolutions). Fortunately for them, Windows 8.1 enables them to increase both font size and other system elements, so reading texts become not only possible, but also comfortable for your eyes.

Before large font size (And default text) in an operating system Windows 8.1Should note that the problem is not solved by changing screen resolution. If smallsorayour resolution monitor, the texts will be displayed larger, but this will affect the way the other elements in the system will be displayed (also smallsorathe bad screen resolution will also have consequences on the way the video files will be played and on their quality). Because, to increase the size of fonts / texts and other elements in Windows 8.1 without compromising screen resolution must follow exactly the instructions below.

  • in Start Screen click on the tile Desktop
  • then, in Desktop, Give right click a free portion of it and select Screen Resolution menu displayed
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  • in the open window, click on the link Make text and other items larger or smaller (It is displayed as the resolution settings)
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  • Then, to increase both text and other elements of the system, use slider displayed below Change the size of all items (Drag the slider to the right, all right and you will see a preview the modifications made)
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  • If you want to only increase the text size, Select the row of dropdown displayed below Change only the text size items for which you want to increase the size of text, then select font size for texts (size default font is 11) this option allows you to keep the size default for system elements, instead will increase the text displayed in them for easier reading
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  • After you make the necessary changes to increase text and other elements in the system, click on Apply for them to take effect

Change text size and other system elements in Screen Resolution but no effect for Start Screen. If you want to zoom text size tile sites and applications from Start Screen you need to follow the steps below:

  • in Start Screen open menu Charms and click on SettingsThen on Change PC settings
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  • displayed window, click on PC and devicesThen on Display
  • in settings Display, On the right, under option More options displays a drop-down menu
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  • select Larger to large text and elements from Start Screen

After you make this change, you will notice that items Start Screen (and texts of them) will be displayed at larger size (Which will make easier reading). Success!

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