Z
zulu
Start>All programs>
How do I change the font/*bold* the font/make it more readable/whatever?
How do I change the font/*bold* the font/make it more readable/whatever?
W
Wesley Vogel
You may not like this...
Right click the Desktop | Properties |
Appearance tab | Advanced button |
Click The V under Item to expand the menu |
Highlight Menu | B button | OK | Apply | OK
B button
[[Click to apply bold text to the selected window component.]]
Right click the Desktop | Properties |
Appearance tab | Advanced button |
Click The V under Item to expand the menu |
Highlight Menu | B button | OK | Apply | OK
B button
[[Click to apply bold text to the selected window component.]]
Z
zulu
Sorry, but been there, tried that.
It doesn't affect the program list :-(
It doesn't affect the program list :-(
Wesley Vogel said:
W
Wesley Vogel
You didn't get the T-shirt. ;-)
It does for me. It does this for *both* Classic and XP Start Menus.
To change your Window fonts
http://www.microsoft.com/resources/documentation/windows/xp/all/proddocs/en-us/display_ct.mspx
Microsoft Windows XP - Increase or decrease the size of objects and text on
your screen
http://www.microsoft.com/resources/...s/en-us/display_use_large_or_small_fonts.mspx
--
Hope this helps. Let us know.
Wes
In
It does for me. It does this for *both* Classic and XP Start Menus.
To change your Window fonts
http://www.microsoft.com/resources/documentation/windows/xp/all/proddocs/en-us/display_ct.mspx
Microsoft Windows XP - Increase or decrease the size of objects and text on
your screen
http://www.microsoft.com/resources/...s/en-us/display_use_large_or_small_fonts.mspx
--
Hope this helps. Let us know.
Wes
In
zulu said:
A
a nonymous
| Start>All programs>
|
| How do I change the font/*bold* the font/make it more readable/whatever?
Control Panel
Display
Appearance
Advanced
Item: Menu
Size: 36
Font: <whatever>
Size: 32
B bold
I italic
Maybe also check for same sizes in
Item: Selected Items
OK
OK
Note: The above might work only if you switch to the Classic Start Menu...
Right-click Start button
Properties
(*) Classic Start Menu
OK
|
| How do I change the font/*bold* the font/make it more readable/whatever?
Control Panel
Display
Appearance
Advanced
Item: Menu
Size: 36
Font: <whatever>
Size: 32
B bold
I italic
Maybe also check for same sizes in
Item: Selected Items
OK
OK
Note: The above might work only if you switch to the Classic Start Menu...
Right-click Start button
Properties
(*) Classic Start Menu
OK
Z
zulu
AHHHHHHHHHHHHa nonymous said:
TYVM
THAT was why it wasn't working.
Why do those idiots at MS have to make these things so bloody OBSCURE?
AArrgghhhh.
Talk about heads you lose and tails you can't win!
I *really* want to keep the XP Start menu but..
A
a nonymous
|
| | >
| > | Start>All programs>
| > |
| > | How do I change the font/*bold* the font/make it more readable/whatever?
| snip>>>>>>>>
| > Note: The above might work only if you switch to the Classic Start
| > Menu...
| > Right-click Start button
| > Properties
| > (*) Classic Start Menu
| > OK
| AHHHHHHHHHHHH
| TYVM
| THAT was why it wasn't working.
| Why do those idiots at MS have to make these things so bloody OBSCURE?
| AArrgghhhh.
| Talk about heads you lose and tails you can't win!
| I *really* want to keep the XP Start menu but..
Hi Zulu,
According to Wes Vogel, it also works in the XP Start Menu,
however I run in Classic mode and I am not switching back to XP mode to find out.
Changing tack now. Have you tried adjusting the DPI setting for your screen?
The following procedure should make *everything* bigger...
Control Panel
Display
Settings
Advanced
General
DPI setting
Large Size (120 DPI)
-or- Custom Setting...
OK
OK
| | >
| > | Start>All programs>
| > |
| > | How do I change the font/*bold* the font/make it more readable/whatever?
| snip>>>>>>>>
| > Note: The above might work only if you switch to the Classic Start
| > Menu...
| > Right-click Start button
| > Properties
| > (*) Classic Start Menu
| > OK
| AHHHHHHHHHHHH
| TYVM
| THAT was why it wasn't working.
| Why do those idiots at MS have to make these things so bloody OBSCURE?
| AArrgghhhh.
| Talk about heads you lose and tails you can't win!
| I *really* want to keep the XP Start menu but..
Hi Zulu,
According to Wes Vogel, it also works in the XP Start Menu,
however I run in Classic mode and I am not switching back to XP mode to find out.
Changing tack now. Have you tried adjusting the DPI setting for your screen?
The following procedure should make *everything* bigger...
Control Panel
Display
Settings
Advanced
General
DPI setting
Large Size (120 DPI)
-or- Custom Setting...
OK
OK
Z
zulu
a nonymous said:|
| | >
| > | Start>All programs>
| > |
| > | How do I change the font/*bold* the font/make it more
readable/whatever?
| snip>>>>>>>>
| > Note: The above might work only if you switch to the Classic Start
| > Menu...
| > Right-click Start button
| > Properties
| > (*) Classic Start Menu
| > OK
| AHHHHHHHHHHHH
| TYVM
| THAT was why it wasn't working.
| Why do those idiots at MS have to make these things so bloody OBSCURE?
| AArrgghhhh.
| Talk about heads you lose and tails you can't win!
| I *really* want to keep the XP Start menu but..
Going to *have* to keep the XP Start menu ...
Half my programs don't appear in *Classic*...
Aarrrggghhhhhhhh
Wonderful!
W
Wesley Vogel
Classic Start Menu >>
Right click the Start button | Properties |
Start Menu tab | Customize button |
Scroll down to and UNCheck both of these:
Scroll Programs * |
Use Personalized Menus **
OK | Apply | OK
[*Specifies whether to display the items on the Programs menu as one long
scrolling menu or as horizontal pages. Depending on your screen resolution,
if you have more than 29 or 38 programs installed, and you select to have
one long scrolling menu, you can access the programs you don’t see
by clicking the arrow at each end of the list of programs.]
[**Specifies whether to turn on Personalized Menus.
Personalized Menus keeps the Programs menu clean by hiding items you haven't
used recently, while still keeping other programs easily accessible. You
can gain access to hidden programs by clicking the down arrow at the bottom
of the Programs menu.]
Right click the Start button | Properties |
Start Menu tab | Customize button |
Scroll down to and UNCheck both of these:
Scroll Programs * |
Use Personalized Menus **
OK | Apply | OK
[*Specifies whether to display the items on the Programs menu as one long
scrolling menu or as horizontal pages. Depending on your screen resolution,
if you have more than 29 or 38 programs installed, and you select to have
one long scrolling menu, you can access the programs you don’t see
by clicking the arrow at each end of the list of programs.]
[**Specifies whether to turn on Personalized Menus.
Personalized Menus keeps the Programs menu clean by hiding items you haven't
used recently, while still keeping other programs easily accessible. You
can gain access to hidden programs by clicking the down arrow at the bottom
of the Programs menu.]
Z
zulu
Unchecking * Use Personalized Menus * fixed *that* problem, TYVM
I need to scroll them as I have 75+ programs installed <g>.
(Yes I know I should sort these into subfolders...).
NOW that I can read what they are, I may do this!
I have to say that I would MUCH prefer to use the XP style menu though.
Why on earth can't I make the font for program list bigger _there_, or even
change to a better font????
The people who write this stuff have absolutely NO CONCEPT of what it is to
try to modify settings with impaired vision, as most of the things I need to
read to actually DO the modifications are too small to read even when using
a 3x magnifying glass.I can't read the font in the OE *Switch Identity*
panel for example...
I Right click the screen and I cant read the submenu...
I have already gone back tp 800 x 600 resolution FWIW.
I shall keep trying..........)
I need to scroll them as I have 75+ programs installed <g>.
(Yes I know I should sort these into subfolders...).
NOW that I can read what they are, I may do this!
I have to say that I would MUCH prefer to use the XP style menu though.
Why on earth can't I make the font for program list bigger _there_, or even
change to a better font????
The people who write this stuff have absolutely NO CONCEPT of what it is to
try to modify settings with impaired vision, as most of the things I need to
read to actually DO the modifications are too small to read even when using
a 3x magnifying glass.I can't read the font in the OE *Switch Identity*
panel for example...
I Right click the screen and I cant read the submenu...
I have already gone back tp 800 x 600 resolution FWIW.
I shall keep trying..........
)Wesley Vogel said:
W
Wesley Vogel
I have no earthly idea why you can't use *bold* font on the XP Start Menu.
This works on both Start Menus on my machine.
The settings here should affect _all_ Menu and Toolbar fonts.
Display Properties | Appearance tab | Advanced button
Menu
Font:
Size:
Color:
Bold
Italic
--
Hope this helps. Let us know.
Wes
In
This works on both Start Menus on my machine.
The settings here should affect _all_ Menu and Toolbar fonts.
Display Properties | Appearance tab | Advanced button
Menu
Font:
Size:
Color:
Bold
Italic
--
Hope this helps. Let us know.
Wes
In
zulu said:Unchecking * Use Personalized Menus * fixed *that* problem, TYVM
I need to scroll them as I have 75+ programs installed <g>.
(Yes I know I should sort these into subfolders...).
NOW that I can read what they are, I may do this!
I have to say that I would MUCH prefer to use the XP style menu
though.
Why on earth can't I make the font for program list bigger _there_,
or even change to a better font????
The people who write this stuff have absolutely NO CONCEPT of what it
is to try to modify settings with impaired vision, as most of the
things I need to read to actually DO the modifications are too small
to read even when using a 3x magnifying glass.I can't read the font
in the OE *Switch Identity* panel for example...
I Right click the screen and I cant read the submenu...
I have already gone back tp 800 x 600 resolution FWIW.
I shall keep trying..........
Wesley Vogel said:Classic Start Menu >>
Right click the Start button | Properties |
Start Menu tab | Customize button |
Scroll down to and UNCheck both of these:
Scroll Programs * |
Use Personalized Menus **
OK | Apply | OK
[*Specifies whether to display the items on the Programs menu as one
long scrolling menu or as horizontal pages. Depending on your screen
resolution,
if you have more than 29 or 38 programs installed, and you select to
have one long scrolling menu, you can access the programs you don’t
see
by clicking the arrow at each end of the list of programs.]
[**Specifies whether to turn on Personalized Menus.
Personalized Menus keeps the Programs menu clean by hiding items you
haven't
used recently, while still keeping other programs easily accessible.
You can gain access to hidden programs by clicking the down arrow at
the bottom
of the Programs menu.]
--
Hope this helps. Let us know.
Wes
Inzulu said:message
Start>All programs>
How do I change the font/*bold* the font/make it more
readable/whatever?
snip>>>>>>>>
Note: The above might work only if you switch to the Classic
Start Menu...
Right-click Start button
Properties
(*) Classic Start Menu
OK
AHHHHHHHHHHHH
TYVM
THAT was why it wasn't working.
Why do those idiots at MS have to make these things so bloody
OBSCURE? AArrgghhhh.
Talk about heads you lose and tails you can't win!
I *really* want to keep the XP Start menu but..
Going to *have* to keep the XP Start menu ...
Half my programs don't appear in *Classic*...
Aarrrggghhhhhhhh
Wonderful!
Z
zulu
Nope :-(
I just reverted to the XP Start Menu and tried *Italic* (as I hadn't tried
that before...) and colour *red*
The word *Start* is now italicised and red, as are the words *File Edit Viewnoticed) is now italicised & red.
The program list remains stubbornly 8, (un)bold, (un)italicised and black
despite having 12 Bold, Italic and red selected.
help!!!!!!!
I just reverted to the XP Start Menu and tried *Italic* (as I hadn't tried
that before...) and colour *red*
The word *Start* is now italicised and red, as are the words *File Edit Viewnoticed) is now italicised & red.
The program list remains stubbornly 8, (un)bold, (un)italicised and black
despite having 12 Bold, Italic and red selected.
help!!!!!!!
Wesley Vogel said:I have no earthly idea why you can't use *bold* font on the XP Start Menu.
This works on both Start Menus on my machine.
The settings here should affect _all_ Menu and Toolbar fonts.
Display Properties | Appearance tab | Advanced button
Menu
Font:
Size:
Color:
Bold
Italic
--
Hope this helps. Let us know.
Wes
Inzulu said:Unchecking * Use Personalized Menus * fixed *that* problem, TYVM
I need to scroll them as I have 75+ programs installed <g>.
(Yes I know I should sort these into subfolders...).
NOW that I can read what they are, I may do this!
I have to say that I would MUCH prefer to use the XP style menu
though.
Why on earth can't I make the font for program list bigger _there_,
or even change to a better font????
The people who write this stuff have absolutely NO CONCEPT of what it
is to try to modify settings with impaired vision, as most of the
things I need to read to actually DO the modifications are too small
to read even when using a 3x magnifying glass.I can't read the font
in the OE *Switch Identity* panel for example...
I Right click the screen and I cant read the submenu...
I have already gone back tp 800 x 600 resolution FWIW.
I shall keep trying..........
Wesley Vogel said:Classic Start Menu >>
Right click the Start button | Properties |
Start Menu tab | Customize button |
Scroll down to and UNCheck both of these:
Scroll Programs * |
Use Personalized Menus **
OK | Apply | OK
[*Specifies whether to display the items on the Programs menu as one
long scrolling menu or as horizontal pages. Depending on your screen
resolution,
if you have more than 29 or 38 programs installed, and you select to
have one long scrolling menu, you can access the programs you don’t
see
by clicking the arrow at each end of the list of programs.]
[**Specifies whether to turn on Personalized Menus.
Personalized Menus keeps the Programs menu clean by hiding items you
haven't
used recently, while still keeping other programs easily accessible.
You can gain access to hidden programs by clicking the down arrow at
the bottom
of the Programs menu.]
--
Hope this helps. Let us know.
Wes
In zulu <[email protected]> hunted and pecked:
message
Start>All programs>
How do I change the font/*bold* the font/make it more
readable/whatever?
snip>>>>>>>>
Note: The above might work only if you switch to the Classic
Start Menu...
Right-click Start button
Properties
(*) Classic Start Menu
OK
AHHHHHHHHHHHH
TYVM
THAT was why it wasn't working.
Why do those idiots at MS have to make these things so bloody
OBSCURE? AArrgghhhh.
Talk about heads you lose and tails you can't win!
I *really* want to keep the XP Start menu but..
Going to *have* to keep the XP Start menu ...
Half my programs don't appear in *Classic*...
Aarrrggghhhhhhhh
Wonderful!
Z
zulu
You gonna give up when the going gets tough?
OK here's a *simple* alternative question...
How do I revert to the *as original* 800 x 600 WindowsXP theme?
Desktop>Properties>Settings>800x600
Desktop>Properties>Themes>WindowsXP
doesn't seem to reset all the font sizes as I would have expected it to...
OK here's a *simple* alternative question...
How do I revert to the *as original* 800 x 600 WindowsXP theme?
Desktop>Properties>Settings>800x600
Desktop>Properties>Themes>WindowsXP
doesn't seem to reset all the font sizes as I would have expected it to...
zulu said:Nope :-(
I just reverted to the XP Start Menu and tried *Italic* (as I hadn't tried
that before...) and colour *red*
The word *Start* is now italicised and red, as are the words *File Edit
Viewnoticed) is now italicised & red.
The program list remains stubbornly 8, (un)bold, (un)italicised and black
despite having 12 Bold, Italic and red selected.
help!!!!!!!
Wesley Vogel said:I have no earthly idea why you can't use *bold* font on the XP Start Menu.
This works on both Start Menus on my machine.
The settings here should affect _all_ Menu and Toolbar fonts.
Display Properties | Appearance tab | Advanced button
Menu
Font:
Size:
Color:
Bold
Italic
--
Hope this helps. Let us know.
Wes
Inzulu said:Unchecking * Use Personalized Menus * fixed *that* problem, TYVM
I need to scroll them as I have 75+ programs installed <g>.
(Yes I know I should sort these into subfolders...).
NOW that I can read what they are, I may do this!
I have to say that I would MUCH prefer to use the XP style menu
though.
Why on earth can't I make the font for program list bigger _there_,
or even change to a better font????
The people who write this stuff have absolutely NO CONCEPT of what it
is to try to modify settings with impaired vision, as most of the
things I need to read to actually DO the modifications are too small
to read even when using a 3x magnifying glass.I can't read the font
in the OE *Switch Identity* panel for example...
I Right click the screen and I cant read the submenu...
I have already gone back tp 800 x 600 resolution FWIW.
I shall keep trying..........
Classic Start Menu >>
Right click the Start button | Properties |
Start Menu tab | Customize button |
Scroll down to and UNCheck both of these:
Scroll Programs * |
Use Personalized Menus **
OK | Apply | OK
[*Specifies whether to display the items on the Programs menu as one
long scrolling menu or as horizontal pages. Depending on your screen
resolution,
if you have more than 29 or 38 programs installed, and you select to
have one long scrolling menu, you can access the programs you don’t
see
by clicking the arrow at each end of the list of programs.]
[**Specifies whether to turn on Personalized Menus.
Personalized Menus keeps the Programs menu clean by hiding items you
haven't
used recently, while still keeping other programs easily accessible.
You can gain access to hidden programs by clicking the down arrow at
the bottom
of the Programs menu.]
--
Hope this helps. Let us know.
Wes
In zulu <[email protected]> hunted and pecked:
message
Start>All programs>
How do I change the font/*bold* the font/make it more
readable/whatever?
snip>>>>>>>>
Note: The above might work only if you switch to the Classic
Start Menu...
Right-click Start button
Properties
(*) Classic Start Menu
OK
AHHHHHHHHHHHH
TYVM
THAT was why it wasn't working.
Why do those idiots at MS have to make these things so bloody
OBSCURE? AArrgghhhh.
Talk about heads you lose and tails you can't win!
I *really* want to keep the XP Start menu but..
Going to *have* to keep the XP Start menu ...
Half my programs don't appear in *Classic*...
Aarrrggghhhhhhhh
Wonderful!
A
a nonymous
| You gonna give up when the going gets tough?
|
| OK here's a *simple* alternative question...
| How do I revert to the *as original* 800 x 600 WindowsXP theme?
|
| Desktop>Properties>Settings>800x600
| Desktop>Properties>Themes>WindowsXP
| doesn't seem to reset all the font sizes as I would have expected it to...
Hi Zulu,
Have you tried adjusting the DPI setting for your screen?
The following procedure should make *everything* bigger...
Desktop > Properties > Settings
Advanced
General
DPI setting: Large Size (120 DPI) | Custom Setting...
OK
OK
Also,
Desktop > Properties > Appearance
Font Size: Normal | Extra Large | Large
|
| OK here's a *simple* alternative question...
| How do I revert to the *as original* 800 x 600 WindowsXP theme?
|
| Desktop>Properties>Settings>800x600
| Desktop>Properties>Themes>WindowsXP
| doesn't seem to reset all the font sizes as I would have expected it to...
Hi Zulu,
Have you tried adjusting the DPI setting for your screen?
The following procedure should make *everything* bigger...
Desktop > Properties > Settings
Advanced
General
DPI setting: Large Size (120 DPI) | Custom Setting...
OK
OK
Also,
Desktop > Properties > Appearance
Font Size: Normal | Extra Large | Large
Z
zulu
Hiya a nonymous )
Rofl!
I've been playing with resolutions and DPI all day (*well, nearly all
day...)
Currently at:
1280x 1024 (on my new 21 inch monitor <g>)
*XP Menu*, not *Classic*
DPI setting 190% (182DPI)
Icon font 11B (was8)
Icon H spacing 100 (was121)
Icon V spacing 100 (was 137)
Menu 12B (was 9)
Toolttips 12B (was 9)
Selected I tems 12B (was 12)
Palette Title 11B (was9)
*All Programs* font now looks larger, but I CANNOT find a way to make it
bold or change the font or italicise or colour it... :-((
5 gold stars on offer to the person to show me the way.
)Rofl!
I've been playing with resolutions and DPI all day (*well, nearly all
day...)
Currently at:
1280x 1024 (on my new 21 inch monitor <g>)
*XP Menu*, not *Classic*
DPI setting 190% (182DPI)
Icon font 11B (was8)
Icon H spacing 100 (was121)
Icon V spacing 100 (was 137)
Menu 12B (was 9)
Toolttips 12B (was 9)
Selected I tems 12B (was 12)
Palette Title 11B (was9)
*All Programs* font now looks larger, but I CANNOT find a way to make it
bold or change the font or italicise or colour it... :-((
5 gold stars on offer to the person to show me the way.
A
a nonymous
| Hiya a nonymous )
| Rofl!
| I've been playing with resolutions and DPI all day (*well, nearly all
| day...)
|
| Currently at:
| 1280x 1024 (on my new 21 inch monitor <g>)
| *XP Menu*, not *Classic*
| DPI setting 190% (182DPI)
| Icon font 11B (was8)
| Icon H spacing 100 (was121)
| Icon V spacing 100 (was 137)
| Menu 12B (was 9)
| Toolttips 12B (was 9)
| Selected I tems 12B (was 12)
| Palette Title 11B (was9)
|
| *All Programs* font now looks larger, but I CANNOT find a way to make it
| bold or change the font or italicise or colour it... :-((
|
| 5 gold stars on offer to the person to show me the way.
Hi Zulu,
I run only in Classic mode and I will never switch back to XP mode.
I do not even remember what XP mode looks like.
)| Rofl!
| I've been playing with resolutions and DPI all day (*well, nearly all
| day...)
|
| Currently at:
| 1280x 1024 (on my new 21 inch monitor <g>)
| *XP Menu*, not *Classic*
| DPI setting 190% (182DPI)
| Icon font 11B (was8)
| Icon H spacing 100 (was121)
| Icon V spacing 100 (was 137)
| Menu 12B (was 9)
| Toolttips 12B (was 9)
| Selected I tems 12B (was 12)
| Palette Title 11B (was9)
|
| *All Programs* font now looks larger, but I CANNOT find a way to make it
| bold or change the font or italicise or colour it... :-((
|
| 5 gold stars on offer to the person to show me the way.
Hi Zulu,
I run only in Classic mode and I will never switch back to XP mode.
I do not even remember what XP mode looks like.
Z
zulu
Oh well!
That's the way *I* feel about Classic Mode!
I really hated going back to it.
Thanks anyway
That's the way *I* feel about Classic Mode!
I really hated going back to it.
Thanks anyway
W
Wesley Vogel
Zulu,
What Theme are you using?
I am using the Classic Theme. Well, Classic theme with Bliss wallpaper.
Maybe that's why Bold will not take for your XP Start Menu. I don't want to
mess around changing my theme to check this out.
But if you're using a theme other than Classic maybe that's the deal. Worth
checking out if you hate the Classic Start Menu so much. And really want to
have Bold XP Start Menu fonts.
What Theme are you using?
I am using the Classic Theme. Well, Classic theme with Bliss wallpaper.
Maybe that's why Bold will not take for your XP Start Menu. I don't want to
mess around changing my theme to check this out.
But if you're using a theme other than Classic maybe that's the deal. Worth
checking out if you hate the Classic Start Menu so much. And really want to
have Bold XP Start Menu fonts.
P
Philippe L. Balmanno
Is your monitor an LCD / TFT? When I applied clear type for XP (same site
as TweakUI for XP from MS) my letters became bolder.
as TweakUI for XP from MS) my letters became bolder.
Z
zulu
Windows XP Modified (some fonts enlarged & bold, also 150% dpi, resolutionWesley Vogel said:
is currently 1024x768)
I seems as if that _is_ the reason
Changing the wallpaper has made no difference BTW.
I don't blame you!
I have given up the unequal strugggle and I am now using *Classic*
Now I have modified the section at the top, it's ok.
At least I can read the program list now it's 10 bold!!!!!!!
It'll be even better when I get rid of the *Log off joe Bloggs...* bit (this
problem is mentioned elsewhere)
I wish I could al least *Bold* the font used in *Display Properties* etc
though.
I guess Microsoft REALLY needs to employ someone with eyes like mine to
understand the problems we have.
Hope this helps. Let us know.
It does, and I just did
))