How to make the text on screen bigger GNOME Documentation Project gnome-doc-list@gnome.org April Gonzales loonycookie@gmail.com Make text bigger on the screen

You can modify the size of the text on the screen using the following methods:

Using Large Fonts

Modifying the Screen Resolution
Using Large Fonts

The simplest way to make text bigger on the screen (including all applications) is to use large fonts. This may be done by modifying the system’s Font properties.

Select SystemPreferencesAppearance.

Select Font. The Font tab lists the configuration settings for the system font options.

To change the size of the font for any of the options provided, click on the button that corresponds to that particular option. This brings up the Pick a Font window.

Under the box labeled Size, type in the font size in the field or select a font size from the options provided.

Click the Ok button to go back to the Font Preferences page and then click Close.
Modifying the Screen Resolution

Select SystemPreferencesMonitors.

In the Monitor Preferences window, click on the drop down menu next to Resolution. Select a low setting (i.e., 800x600 or 640x480).

Click on the Apply button.

The screen resolution will change. A message prompting you to keep the new resolution or revert to the old one is displayed. To use the new resolution, select the Keep This Configuration option. Otherwise, select the Restore Previous Configuration option.

Click Close.