Changing Font of Viewer
I recently purchased a laptop and have set up The Bat! on it (no problems, by the way). Because the screen resolution is 1400x1050 the size of the text is very small. I found where to change the size in the messages but the size of the account tree and message list are still small. Where can I change the font size in these windows? Thanks. -- Michael Rudnick [EMAIL PROTECTED] Using The Bat! 1.62 Christmas Edition on Windows 5.1 (2600) Service Pack 1 Current version is 1.61 | Using TBUDL information: http://www.silverstones.com/thebat/TBUDLInfo.html
Re: Changing Font of Viewer
Hallo Michael, On Wed, 11 Dec 2002 09:01:25 -0500GMT (11-12-02, 15:01 +0100GMT, where I live), you wrote: MR I found where to change the size in the messages but the size of MR the account tree and message list are still small. Where can I MR change the font size in these windows? Options - Preferences - 'System' tab - Fonts and Options - Message list Colours and fonts... -- Groetjes, Roelof Current version is 1.61 | Using TBUDL information: http://www.silverstones.com/thebat/TBUDLInfo.html
Re[2]: Changing Font of Viewer
Hello Roelof! On Wednesday, December 11, 2002 at 8:24:57 AM you wrote: R Hallo Michael, R On Wed, 11 Dec 2002 09:01:25 -0500GMT (11-12-02, 15:01 +0100GMT, where R I live), you wrote: MR ... the size of the account tree and message list are still small. MR Where can I change the font size in these windows? R Options - Preferences - 'System' tab - Fonts R and R Options - Message list Colours and fonts... Additional question: Where can I change the size of the fonts in the pop-up boxes, such as Move to Folder and Dial-Up? -- Mary The Bat 1.61 on Windows XP 5.1 2600 Service Pack 1 Current version is 1.61 | Using TBUDL information: http://www.silverstones.com/thebat/TBUDLInfo.html
Re: Changing Font of Viewer
In [EMAIL PROTECTED]">mid:[EMAIL PROTECTED],
Mary Bull [MB] wrote:'
MB Additional question: Where can I change the size of the fonts in
MB the pop-up boxes, such as Move to Folder and Dial-Up?
AFAIK, these dialogs use the same system font as other configuration
dialogs. There's no way of changing this short of hacking the
registry.
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Re[2]: Changing Font of Viewer
Hello Allie! On Wednesday, December 11, 2002 at 1:32:44 PM you wrote: MB ... change the size of the fonts in MB the pop-up boxes, such as Move to ... A AFAIK, these dialogs use the same system font as other configuration A dialogs. ... I was afraid it was that way. This is the first answer on it I've had from any list where I posted the query (Windows, Computers, TBUDL etc.), except one from Thomas, who implied it was a problem special to me and advised me to download a program for the visually impaired. :) A There's no way of changing this short of hacking the A registry. Well, I think I'm not advanced enough for that yet. But thanks anyway. I'll just keep on putting my nose on the screen and squinting. g At least I have it fixed so that I can read the To: field and not mess it up any more! (Provided I can keep what's between my ears remembering to check it before sending. vbg ) Thanks again, Allie. -- Mary (Mary Bull) The Bat 1.61 on Windows XP 5.1 2600 Service Pack 1 Current version is 1.61 | Using TBUDL information: http://www.silverstones.com/thebat/TBUDLInfo.html
Re: Changing Font of Viewer
In [EMAIL PROTECTED]">mid:[EMAIL PROTECTED],
Mary Bull [MB] wrote:'
MB I was afraid it was that way. This is the first answer on it
MB I've had from any list where I posted the query (Windows,
MB Computers, TBUDL etc.), except one from Thomas, who implied it
MB was a problem special to me and advised me to download a program
MB for the visually impaired. :)
:)
MB Well, I think I'm not advanced enough for that yet. But thanks
MB anyway.
I can't find the setting either.
However, there are ways out if you have to be within inches of the
screen to see what's happening.:)
= You could run at a lower screen resolution. About 7 years ago, a
640X480 screen resolution was pretty standard. Nowadays, it's
unusual to find a modern monitor running at less than 1024X768
resolution.
What resolution are you running at? You could change to a lower
resolution and this will make everything seem larger.
= You could increase your font size system wide. You can do this by
going into your display properties and hitting the 'advanced'
button under the 'Settings' tab.
If the font size selected is small, choose 'large fonts'. You'll
have to reboot for the changes to take effect.
If you're already using large fonts, then you can choose the
'custom setting..' option and manually increase the font size to
beyond 120%. Normal is 100% while large is 120%.
If you wish for me to clarify anything else please say so.
Going either route has its advantages.
If you change your resolution to a lower one, your screen elements
will not appear as sharp and your screen 'real estate' will
decrease. However, you do maintain font to window size and window
element size ratios.
OTOH, if you choose to increase font sizes beyond 100%, this could
have a bad effect with some programs that don't compensate for this.
As a result, you may see the text on buttons not fully visible since
the text is too big or the characters go beyond the provided space.
You could try both methods and see which one you prefer.
Good luck.
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Re[2]: Changing Font of Viewer
Hello Allie! On Wednesday, December 11, 2002 at 2:19:20 PM you wrote: A ... there are ways out if you have to be within inches of the A screen to see what's happening.:) A = You could run at a lower screen resolution. About 7 years ago, a A 640X480 screen resolution was pretty standard. Nowadays, it's A unusual to find a modern monitor running at less than 1024X768 A resolution. A What resolution are you running at? You could change to a lower A resolution and this will make everything seem larger. I'm running at 1280 x 768, according to Desktop, Properties, Settings. I tried it lower, but things didn't go as well. This is a ViewSonic LCD 17.1 in. monitor. Better than my old Sony CRT, although it was also 17 in. My OS is Windows XP Home. A = You could increase your font size system wide. You can do this by A going into your display properties and hitting the 'advanced' A button under the 'Settings' tab. A If the font size selected is small, choose 'large fonts'. You'll A have to reboot for the changes to take effect. I had already put the fonts large. A If you're already using large fonts, then you can choose the A 'custom setting..' option and manually increase the font size to A beyond 120%. Normal is 100% while large is 120%. It was already at 125%. I have just changed it to 200%. Didn't realize I could increase it with the Custom button. :) I now have to hang up the modem and close The Bat! and re-start Windows to see what I've done. So will send this on now and leave you in suspense. :) A If you wish for me to clarify anything else please say so. Thank you. So far the explanations are quite clear. A Going either route has its advantages. A If you change your resolution to a lower one, your screen elements A will not appear as sharp and your screen 'real estate' will A decrease. However, you do maintain font to window size and window A element size ratios. Yes, that was what I found. I did not like the fuzzy feel. A OTOH, if you choose to increase font sizes beyond 100%, this could A have a bad effect with some programs that don't compensate for this. A As a result, you may see the text on buttons not fully visible since A the text is too big or the characters go beyond the provided space. Well, we're going to find out now. And I can experiment with Custom sizes between the 125% I was running and the 200% I just put in. A You could try both methods and see which one you prefer. A Good luck. Thanks. I'll report back. -- Mary (Mary Bull) The Bat 1.61 on Windows XP 5.1 2600 Service Pack 1 Current version is 1.61 | Using TBUDL information: http://www.silverstones.com/thebat/TBUDLInfo.html
Re: Changing Font of Viewer
Mary, On 11-12-2002 16:22, you [M] wrote in [EMAIL PROTECTED]">mid:[EMAIL PROTECTED]: M Additional question: Where can I change the size of the fonts in the M pop-up boxes, such as Move to Folder and Dial-Up? Maybe I'm waay off: (Windows) Display properties Appearance Font size does nothing for you? This is how you set all Windows menus, etc. -- greeting Best regards /greeting author Peter Fjelsten /author thebat version 1.62 Beta/17 /thebat version os Windows XP 5.1.2600 /os Current version is 1.61 | Using TBUDL information: http://www.silverstones.com/thebat/TBUDLInfo.html
Re[2]: Changing Font of Viewer
Hello Peter! On Wednesday, December 11, 2002 at 2:45:24 PM you wrote: M ... change the size of the fonts in the M pop-up boxes, such as Move ... P Maybe I'm waay off: P (Windows) Display properties Appearance Font size does nothing for P you? P This is how you set all Windows menus, etc. Yes. But if you've been following my exchange with Allie, you know that I didn't realize what the Custom button did. I thought I had only the choice of small and large, plus screen resolution in settings. When you are as old as I am, you will understand these lapses and the need for someone to hold your hand. :) -- Mary (Mary Bull) The Bat 1.61 on Windows XP 5.1 2600 Service Pack 1 Current version is 1.61 | Using TBUDL information: http://www.silverstones.com/thebat/TBUDLInfo.html
Re: Changing Font of Viewer
Mary, On 11-12-2002 22:25, you [M] wrote in [EMAIL PROTECTED]">mid:[EMAIL PROTECTED]: M Yes. But if you've been following my exchange with Allie, you know M that I didn't realize what the Custom button did. I saw that later. But in my XP, I can choose between Normal, Large and Extra Large in the location I gave you. M When you are as old as I am, you will understand these lapses and the M need for someone to hold your hand. :) :) -- greeting Best regards /greeting author Peter Fjelsten /author thebat version 1.62 Beta/17 /thebat version os Windows XP 5.1.2600 /os Current version is 1.61 | Using TBUDL information: http://www.silverstones.com/thebat/TBUDLInfo.html
Re[2]: Changing Font of Viewer
Hello Peter! On Wednesday, December 11, 2002 at 3:36:02 PM you wrote: snip M ... if you've been following my exchange with Allie, you know M that I didn't realize what the Custom button did. P I saw that later. P But in my XP, I can choose between Normal, Large and Extra Large in the P location I gave you. Perhaps I missed something. I saw only normal and large. I have only been using XP for about 10 days. When I first got it, everything was too small to read. Now I am just down to straightening out the dialogue boxes. And I think at 150% they will be about right. Thanks for writing. :) M When you are as old as I am, you will understand these lapses and the M need for someone to hold your hand. :) P :) Good old Beatles song, right? -- Mary (Mary Bull) The Bat 1.61 on Windows XP 5.1 2600 Service Pack 1 Current version is 1.61 | Using TBUDL information: http://www.silverstones.com/thebat/TBUDLInfo.html
Re: Changing Font of Viewer
In [EMAIL PROTECTED]">mid:[EMAIL PROTECTED],
Peter Fjelsten [PF] wrote:'
PF Maybe I'm waay off:
PF (Windows) Display properties Appearance Font size does
PF nothing for you?
It doesn't affect the font size used in configuration dialogs.
Make a change of font size using the option you just mentioned and
see what it does to the font size in the Display Properties dialog.
The font used there seems to be Sans Serif, size 8.
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Re: Changing Font of Viewer
-BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE- Hash: SHA1 Hello Michael, MR I recently purchased a laptop and have set up The Bat! on it (no MR problems, by the way). Because the screen resolution is 1400x1050 the MR size of the text is very small. Forgive me but why not try 1024x768 or a resolution smaller than 1400x1050? You want your fonts bigger I understand but why not ease your eyes all around if it can help? I also own a notebook and have been dealing with them for a very long time now. 1400x1050 I can see fine on but unfortunately my notebook at the current moment has a resolution of 1024x768 but I have an extra monitor and and virtual desktop application to help expand my desktop. Its my workaround :) - -- Best regards, Victor B. Gonzalez [EMAIL PROTECTED] -BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE- Version: PGP 8.0 - not licensed for commercial use: www.pgp.com Comment: Request My PGP Public Key: - [EMAIL PROTECTED] iQA/AwUBPffa5l3LB35+TCg0EQIR7wCg9imgl2j5lM4tp5ECcm1p/FigbzYAoN0Q DFAr9fpi/MfKlN74/fBjA21K =YkcS -END PGP SIGNATURE- smime.p7s Description: S/MIME Cryptographic Signature
