How to change fonts...

shaddy666 · 13 Oct 2006 at 15:20

Hi all,

Can anybody please tell me how do you change the default font that programs use when running ie MagicIso,DVDShrink,MasterSplitter etc.
I have just upgraded to a 19" flatscreen monitor which is superb,I have changed the XP font for the desktop etc,but I would like to change the font in programs to make them a bit more clearer for my eyes.

Many thanks for your help

Curiosityx · 13 Oct 2006 at 15:44

You can change the Windows Fonts for objects like Text boxes, Icons and Start Menus but not for individual applications unless theres an option for it.

Tute · 13 Oct 2006 at 15:45

Curiosityx said:
You can change the Windows Fonts for objects like Text boxes, Icons and Start Menus but not for individual applications unless theres an option for it.

Actually i've always wondered how to do this.

Explain please

bledd · 13 Oct 2006 at 15:48

use cleartype!

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/306527

shaddy666 · 13 Oct 2006 at 15:48

Hi mate,

I have changed the font for windows,but I was hoping to change the default font for programs.

shaddy666 · 13 Oct 2006 at 15:50

bledd. said:
use cleartype!

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/306527

Cleartype works for windows itself but it does not seem to apply to other programs.

bledd · 13 Oct 2006 at 15:52

ah right, can't say i've used those programs so dont have a clue here

shaddy666 · 13 Oct 2006 at 15:59

bledd. said:
ah right, can't say i've used those programs so dont have a clue here

Those programs were just examples,it seems to be a default font which any programs uses.

Curiosityx · 13 Oct 2006 at 16:36

Cleartype is pointless and makes things worse not better from experience.

If you want to change you windows fonts and sizes

Right click on the desktop > Properties > Appearance > Advanced > Select Icon from the dropdown box.

shaddy666 · 13 Oct 2006 at 16:42

Okay mate will give that a try when I get home from work .