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 Quickly change font size in Internet Explorer, MSDN Help, Mozilla (Netscape 6) or Netscape Navigator

Posted on
2/18/2001
Author:
Robert Gelb
Email:
Not Shown
Applies To OS:
All
Product:
5, 6



Sometimes, we need to change the size of the text/font in IE or VB 6 Online Help.  Usually you have to go to the View menu, choose Text Size or Fonts and then select the proper text/font size.  A real drag, if you are accustomed to working quickly. 

Here is a faster way to accomplish the same thing.  It requires a mouse with a wheel.  Hold down the Ctrl key and scroll the wheel one notch at a time .  Scroll up to reduce the size, scroll down to increase the size.

The same can be accomplished in Mozilla (Netscape 6), except it goes the extra mile.  While in IE you have 5 font sizes, from which to choose, Mozilla lets you increase the fonts until one letter takes up the entire screen.  Similarly you can decrease the font size until you'll need a microscope to see the text.

In Netscape Navigator, you have to use tkey keyboard to change font size.  Hold down the Ctrl key and press either ] (increase font) or [ (decrease font).


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#1. By Kathy. Posted on 10/30/2006 2:22:50 PM
I have internet explorer with a net gear modum to connect to the internet thru Charter Communications. I also have a mouse with out a roller ball. I am on a fixed income and not sure when I will be able to afford a mouse with a roller on it. I run Windows on my computer. I have to change the font size that comes in when people e-mail me because........when I go to print e-mails or things from pogo.com that people have sent me it cuts off the right side of the words and then I have to go in and write the words in by hand. Please, please help me in anyway that you possible can.

May God Bless each and Everyone of you and May he put a smile on your face,
Respectfully yours,

Kathy Lamothe

#2. By Richard. Posted on 1/7/2007 3:02:30 PM
While on internet explorer, trying to increase text size I am having difficulty.

I go to VIEW, click on the size I desire but each time I check on that change I see that it has reverted back to the original setting. Example, It's now set at medium, when I click on the large setting it indicates that it's now large however when I close everything down and restart my computer and check the setting, I see that's reverted back to medium.

How can I fix the problem?

#3. By John Friel. Posted on 5/2/2007 8:57:38 PM
Very helpful. Am computer illiterate and unable to find elsewhere. Thank you.

#4. By kim. Posted on 7/10/2007 11:48:27 PM
I am having a problem decreasing my font size. My font is on the smallest setting and still is huge. What is wrong? How can I fix this problem.

#5. By pepsicolapate. Posted on 8/20/2007 1:28:53 PM
This was the quickest way to change the font size to your liking!

#6. By PAMELA. Posted on 10/21/2007 4:35:42 PM
I WANT TO MAKE THE SIZE OF MY WRITING ON MY AOL BIGGER AND I DONT KNOW HOW TO DO IT..

#7. By Kathy. Posted on 11/22/2007 12:30:44 PM
Thank you. It worked.

#8. By Nalini Jayanthi. Posted on 11/29/2007 10:21:14 AM
I tried all suggestions . It is not working.

#9. By Katie. Posted on 1/22/2008 2:06:10 AM
I am using Internet explorer. THe font size is fine. BUt how do you view the whole page normal without to always scroll from side to side. Do you know what I mean??

#10. By leslie. Posted on 1/22/2008 10:00:44 AM
i am having problems on font size when i log on to the internet. i can barely read anything. please advice
thaks

#11. By khanna. Posted on 4/22/2008 11:42:35 PM
I have internet explorer with a net gear modum to connect to the internet thru Charter Communications. I also have a mouse with out a roller ball. I am on a fixed income and not sure when I will be able to afford a mouse with a roller on it. I run Windows on my computer. I have to change the font size that comes in when people e-mail me because........when I go to print e-mails or things from pogo.com that people have sent me it cuts off the right side of the words and then I have to go in and write the words in by hand. Please, please help me in anyway that you possible can.

May God Bless each and Everyone of you and May he put a smile on your face,
Respectfully yours,

chanderkhanna

#12. By linda. Posted on 4/27/2008 2:49:51 PM
for some reason my font size has gotten smaller. How do I get it back to normal size.Linda

#13. By MTB. Posted on 5/17/2008 12:47:00 PM
Fantastic!!!!