font size?

twodarhythm · twodarhythm #1 (**permalink**)

02-11-2010, 12:20 AM

Is there a way to make the fonts bigger on my macbook? I realize I've got a beautiful LED screen with great resolution :-)! But i have a 17 MacPro and have a hard time reading sometimes when its on my lap!

VegasGeorge · VegasGeorge #2 (**permalink**)

02-11-2010, 12:53 AM

You can set minimum font size in your browser preferences and set font sizes in other application preferences. However, I find that simply using the Command/+ key combination to increase, and Command/- to decrease sizes works best where that's available.

pigoo3 · pigoo3 #3 (**permalink**)

02-11-2010, 09:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by twodarhythm

Is there a way to make the fonts bigger on my macbook? I realize I've got a beautiful LED screen with great resolution :-)! But i have a 17 MacPro and have a hard time reading sometimes when its on my lap!

If you're trying to increase the font size in "non-application" related areas. Go to the "Finder"...AKA "The Desktop"...go to the:

- "View" drop-down menu
- choose "Show View Options"
- then modify the "Text Size"

Hope this helps,

- Nick

toMACsh · toMACsh #4 (**permalink**)

02-11-2010, 09:40 AM

If you're asking about the font in the Menu Bar at the top, then you're not going to find any way to increase that font size other than changing your screen resolutions. That of course changes everything, some of which you'll probably like even less.

Another option: new glasses!

SoundsGood · SoundsGood #5 (**permalink**)

02-11-2010, 10:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by twodarhythm

i have a 17 MacPro and have a hard time reading sometimes when its on my lap!

This is why I'm not a fan of ultra-high res on a laptop computer.

You might prefer the resolution on the 15" MBP.

twodarhythm · twodarhythm #6 (**permalink**)

02-14-2010, 12:48 AM

thanks guys! I found that I can also zoom on my touch pad like on my iphone.

chas_m · chas_m #7 (**permalink**)

02-14-2010, 06:27 AM

The menu bar font CAN be modified using TinkerTool System, but I really wouldn't recommend it.

EndlessMac · EndlessMac #8 (**permalink**)

02-15-2010, 03:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SoundsGood

This is why I'm not a fan of ultra-high res on a laptop computer.

I don't like them either. Increasing resolution without increasing screen size proportionally means you need to invest in magnifying glasses.

The problem is that everyone has their own resolution preferences so one size does not fit all. That's one of the biggest downside of using a laptop or LCD screen. Back in the days of CRT monitors everyone was able to choose the resolution they liked, but laptops don't look good in anything but their native default resolution.

twodarhythm #1 (permalink)
Member Since: Jan 29, 2010 Location: Palm Beach Gardens, FL Posts: 89 Mac Specs: 17" Macbook Pro with 2.8GHz Core 2 Duo, 4GB 1066MHz DDR3, 500GB Serial ATA @ 7200 rpm, HiRes AntiGla	02-11-2010, 12:20 AM Is there a way to make the fonts bigger on my macbook? I realize I've got a beautiful LED screen with great resolution :-)! But i have a 17 MacPro and have a hard time reading sometimes when its on my lap! I love to jump out of perfectly good airplanes!
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twodarhythm #6 (permalink)
Member Since: Jan 29, 2010 Location: Palm Beach Gardens, FL Posts: 89 Mac Specs: 17" Macbook Pro with 2.8GHz Core 2 Duo, 4GB 1066MHz DDR3, 500GB Serial ATA @ 7200 rpm, HiRes AntiGla	02-14-2010, 12:48 AM thanks guys! I found that I can also zoom on my touch pad like on my iphone. I love to jump out of perfectly good airplanes!
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chas_m #7 (permalink)
Member Since: Jan 22, 2010 Location: Victoria, BC Posts: 18,098 Mac Specs: Mid-2012 MBP (16GB, 1TB HD), BenQ second monitor, iPhone 5s 32GB, iPad Air 2 64GB	02-14-2010, 06:27 AM The menu bar font CAN be modified using TinkerTool System, but I really wouldn't recommend it. Cheers, chas_m -- My essay for switchers and newbies • Keeping your Mac in top form
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VegasGeorge #2 (permalink)
Member Since: Sep 23, 2006 Location: Las Vegas, NV USA Posts: 893 Mac Specs: iMac, and Macbook Pro	02-11-2010, 12:53 AM You can set minimum font size in your browser preferences and set font sizes in other application preferences. However, I find that simply using the Command/+ key combination to increase, and Command/- to decrease sizes works best where that's available.
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toMACsh #4 (permalink)
Member Since: Jul 30, 2009 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 5,673 Mac Specs: Mac Mini Core 2 Duo	02-11-2010, 09:40 AM If you're asking about the font in the Menu Bar at the top, then you're not going to find any way to increase that font size other than changing your screen resolutions. That of course changes everything, some of which you'll probably like even less. Another option: new glasses!
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