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Can I make the type bigger on my laptop?

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mrs.chappie | 19:01 Tue 09th Sep 2008 | Technology
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Got fixed up to use a laptop today, and I'm used to a 19 inch monitor screen on my main computer. The type on the laptop looks tiny in comparison.

Is there any way I can make the type bigger on the laptop?

TIA.x
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I answered this on the wrong thread! Ijust press ctrl+ to increase text size.
As Scotgal indicates, Ctrl+ will change the size of everything in your web browser.

If you want to change things on your display in general, try dropping the resolution down a bit. Right-click on the desktop and select 'Properties' and then 'Settings'. Move the 'screen area' slider to the left a bit. Click 'Apply' and 'OK'.

Chris

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Thanks for replying, scotgal and Chris. I've tried the control and + key, but nothing's happening!

I'll try your other suggestion Chris.
If you hold the Ctrl key down and press the + key one click at a time until you get the size you want.
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Thanks darcy. I'm trying that but nothing's happening!

:o(
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Does anyone have any idea why the Control and + key isn't working?

TIA.x
Are you using the + key on the numeric keypad (which is the right one) or the one above the letters?
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Chris, I'm using the one that's on the same key as the = sign. It's the only one on my keyboard ...... :o(

I don't have a numeric keypad! Oh bugg*r!!!!!
Just go to View > Text size at the top of your screen
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Chris, I've done that, and the type that I put into the search engine is bigger, but the type on AB is still the same (small) size.

I wonder why my keyboard doesn't have a numeric keypad? Do ya think I've been sold a pup? Just my luck. Mind you, it should be expected with a name like chappie .......
"I wonder why my keyboard doesn't have a numeric keypad?" Because it's a laptop - there ain't room!

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