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Start>All programs>

How do I change the font/*bold* the font/make it more readable/whatever?

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You may not like this...

Right click the Desktop | Properties |
Appearance tab | Advanced button |
Click The V under Item to expand the menu |
Highlight Menu | B button | OK | Apply | OK

B button
[[Click to apply bold text to the selected window component.]]

--
Hope this helps. Let us know.
Wes

In news:y80ld.48$ri7.23@newsfe5-win.ntli.net,
zulu <nothere@ntlworld.com> hunted and pecked:
> Start>All programs>
>
> How do I change the font/*bold* the font/make it more
> readable/whatever?

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Sorry, but been there, tried that.
It doesn't affect the program list :-(

"Wesley Vogel" <123WVogel955@comcast.net> wrote in message
news:upUTWCQyEHA.2036@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl...
> You may not like this...
>
> Right click the Desktop | Properties |
> Appearance tab | Advanced button |
> Click The V under Item to expand the menu |
> Highlight Menu | B button | OK | Apply | OK
>
> B button
> [[Click to apply bold text to the selected window component.]]
>
> --
> Hope this helps. Let us know.
> Wes
>
> In news:y80ld.48$ri7.23@newsfe5-win.ntli.net,
> zulu <nothere@ntlworld.com> hunted and pecked:
>> Start>All programs>
>>
>> How do I change the font/*bold* the font/make it more
>> readable/whatever?

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You didn't get the T-shirt. ;-)

It does for me. It does this for *both* Classic and XP Start Menus.

To change your Window fonts
http://www.microsoft.com/resources [...] ay_ct.mspx

Microsoft Windows XP - Increase or decrease the size of objects and text on
your screen
http://www.microsoft.com/resources [...] fonts.mspx

--
Hope this helps. Let us know.
Wes

In news:4rald.1332$Yg3.983@newsfe4-gui.ntli.net,
zulu <nothere@ntlworld.com> hunted and pecked:
> Sorry, but been there, tried that.
> It doesn't affect the program list :-(
>
> "Wesley Vogel" <123WVogel955@comcast.net> wrote in message
> news:upUTWCQyEHA.2036@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl...
>> You may not like this...
>>
>> Right click the Desktop | Properties |
>> Appearance tab | Advanced button |
>> Click The V under Item to expand the menu |
>> Highlight Menu | B button | OK | Apply | OK
>>
>> B button
>> [[Click to apply bold text to the selected window component.]]
>>
>> --
>> Hope this helps. Let us know.
>> Wes
>>
>> In news:y80ld.48$ri7.23@newsfe5-win.ntli.net,
>> zulu <nothere@ntlworld.com> hunted and pecked:
>>> Start>All programs>
>>>
>>> How do I change the font/*bold* the font/make it more
>>> readable/whatever?

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"zulu" <nothere@ntlworld.com> wrote
| Start>All programs>
|
| How do I change the font/*bold* the font/make it more readable/whatever?


Control Panel
Display
Appearance
Advanced
Item: Menu
Size: 36
Font: <whatever>
Size: 32
B bold
I italic

Maybe also check for same sizes in
Item: Selected Items

OK
OK


Note: The above might work only if you switch to the Classic Start Menu...

Right-click Start button
Properties
(*) Classic Start Menu
OK

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"a nonymous" <anonymous@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
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>
> "zulu" <nothere@ntlworld.com> wrote
> | Start>All programs>
> |
> | How do I change the font/*bold* the font/make it more readable/whatever?
snip>>>>>>>>
> Note: The above might work only if you switch to the Classic Start
> Menu...
> Right-click Start button
> Properties
> (*) Classic Start Menu
> OK
AHHHHHHHHHHHH
TYVM :-)
THAT was why it wasn't working.
Why do those idiots at MS have to make these things so bloody OBSCURE?
AArrgghhhh.
Talk about heads you lose and tails you can't win!
I *really* want to keep the XP Start menu but..

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"zulu" <nothere@ntlworld.com> wrote in message news3tld.118$Zz2.97@newsfe2-gui.ntli.net...
|
| "a nonymous" <anonymous@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
| news:%23RMphTRyEHA.908@TK2MSFTNGP11.phx.gbl...
| >
| > "zulu" <nothere@ntlworld.com> wrote
| > | Start>All programs>
| > |
| > | How do I change the font/*bold* the font/make it more readable/whatever?
| snip>>>>>>>>
| > Note: The above might work only if you switch to the Classic Start
| > Menu...
| > Right-click Start button
| > Properties
| > (*) Classic Start Menu
| > OK
| AHHHHHHHHHHHH
| TYVM :-)
| THAT was why it wasn't working.
| Why do those idiots at MS have to make these things so bloody OBSCURE?
| AArrgghhhh.
| Talk about heads you lose and tails you can't win!
| I *really* want to keep the XP Start menu but..


Hi Zulu,

According to Wes Vogel, it also works in the XP Start Menu,
however I run in Classic mode and I am not switching back to XP mode to find out.

Changing tack now. Have you tried adjusting the DPI setting for your screen?
The following procedure should make *everything* bigger...

Control Panel
Display
Settings
Advanced
General
DPI setting
Large Size (120 DPI)
-or- Custom Setting...
OK
OK

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"a nonymous" <anonymous@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
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>
> "zulu" <nothere@ntlworld.com> wrote in message
> news3tld.118$Zz2.97@newsfe2-gui.ntli.net...
> |
> | "a nonymous" <anonymous@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> | news:%23RMphTRyEHA.908@TK2MSFTNGP11.phx.gbl...
> | >
> | > "zulu" <nothere@ntlworld.com> wrote
> | > | Start>All programs>
> | > |
> | > | How do I change the font/*bold* the font/make it more
> readable/whatever?
> | snip>>>>>>>>
> | > Note: The above might work only if you switch to the Classic Start
> | > Menu...
> | > Right-click Start button
> | > Properties
> | > (*) Classic Start Menu
> | > OK
> | AHHHHHHHHHHHH
> | TYVM :-)
> | THAT was why it wasn't working.
> | Why do those idiots at MS have to make these things so bloody OBSCURE?
> | AArrgghhhh.
> | Talk about heads you lose and tails you can't win!
> | I *really* want to keep the XP Start menu but..

Going to *have* to keep the XP Start menu ...
Half my programs don't appear in *Classic*...

Aarrrggghhhhhhhh
Wonderful!

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Classic Start Menu >>
Right click the Start button | Properties |
Start Menu tab | Customize button |
Scroll down to and UNCheck both of these:
? Scroll Programs * |
? Use Personalized Menus **
OK | Apply | OK

[*Specifies whether to display the items on the Programs menu as one long
scrolling menu or as horizontal pages. Depending on your screen resolution,
if you have more than 29 or 38 programs installed, and you select to have
one long scrolling menu, you can access the programs you don’t see
by clicking the arrow at each end of the list of programs.]

[**Specifies whether to turn on Personalized Menus.
Personalized Menus keeps the Programs menu clean by hiding items you haven't
used recently, while still keeping other programs easily accessible. You
can gain access to hidden programs by clicking the down arrow at the bottom
of the Programs menu.]

--
Hope this helps. Let us know.
Wes

In news:L1wld.2961$pt2.926@newsfe3-gui.ntli.net,
zulu <nothere@ntlworld.com> hunted and pecked:
> "a nonymous" <anonymous@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:%23oQrxocyEHA.2516@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl...
>>
>> "zulu" <nothere@ntlworld.com> wrote in message
>> news3tld.118$Zz2.97@newsfe2-gui.ntli.net...
>>>
>>> "a nonymous" <anonymous@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>>> news:%23RMphTRyEHA.908@TK2MSFTNGP11.phx.gbl...
>>>>
>>>> "zulu" <nothere@ntlworld.com> wrote
>>>>> Start>All programs>
>>>>>
>>>>> How do I change the font/*bold* the font/make it more
>> readable/whatever?
>>> snip>>>>>>>>
>>>> Note: The above might work only if you switch to the Classic Start
>>>> Menu...
>>>> Right-click Start button
>>>> Properties
>>>> (*) Classic Start Menu
>>>> OK
>>> AHHHHHHHHHHHH
>>> TYVM :-)
>>> THAT was why it wasn't working.
>>> Why do those idiots at MS have to make these things so bloody
>>> OBSCURE? AArrgghhhh.
>>> Talk about heads you lose and tails you can't win!
>>> I *really* want to keep the XP Start menu but..
>
> Going to *have* to keep the XP Start menu ...
> Half my programs don't appear in *Classic*...
>
> Aarrrggghhhhhhhh
> Wonderful!

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Unchecking * Use Personalized Menus * fixed *that* problem, TYVM
I need to scroll them as I have 75+ programs installed <g>.
(Yes I know I should sort these into subfolders...).
NOW that I can read what they are, I may do this!

I have to say that I would MUCH prefer to use the XP style menu though.
Why on earth can't I make the font for program list bigger _there_, or even
change to a better font????

The people who write this stuff have absolutely NO CONCEPT of what it is to
try to modify settings with impaired vision, as most of the things I need to
read to actually DO the modifications are too small to read even when using
a 3x magnifying glass.I can't read the font in the OE *Switch Identity*
panel for example...

I Right click the screen and I cant read the submenu...

I have already gone back tp 800 x 600 resolution FWIW.

I shall keep trying..........:-))


"Wesley Vogel" <123WVogel955@comcast.net> wrote in message
news:ee9sBLeyEHA.3588@TK2MSFTNGP14.phx.gbl...
> Classic Start Menu >>
> Right click the Start button | Properties |
> Start Menu tab | Customize button |
> Scroll down to and UNCheck both of these:
> ? Scroll Programs * |
> ? Use Personalized Menus **
> OK | Apply | OK
>
> [*Specifies whether to display the items on the Programs menu as one long
> scrolling menu or as horizontal pages. Depending on your screen
> resolution,
> if you have more than 29 or 38 programs installed, and you select to have
> one long scrolling menu, you can access the programs you don’t see
> by clicking the arrow at each end of the list of programs.]
>
> [**Specifies whether to turn on Personalized Menus.
> Personalized Menus keeps the Programs menu clean by hiding items you
> haven't
> used recently, while still keeping other programs easily accessible. You
> can gain access to hidden programs by clicking the down arrow at the
> bottom
> of the Programs menu.]
>
> --
> Hope this helps. Let us know.
> Wes
>
> In news:L1wld.2961$pt2.926@newsfe3-gui.ntli.net,
> zulu <nothere@ntlworld.com> hunted and pecked:
>> "a nonymous" <anonymous@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>> news:%23oQrxocyEHA.2516@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl...
>>>
>>> "zulu" <nothere@ntlworld.com> wrote in message
>>> news3tld.118$Zz2.97@newsfe2-gui.ntli.net...
>>>>
>>>> "a nonymous" <anonymous@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>>>> news:%23RMphTRyEHA.908@TK2MSFTNGP11.phx.gbl...
>>>>>
>>>>> "zulu" <nothere@ntlworld.com> wrote
>>>>>> Start>All programs>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> How do I change the font/*bold* the font/make it more
>>> readable/whatever?
>>>> snip>>>>>>>>
>>>>> Note: The above might work only if you switch to the Classic Start
>>>>> Menu...
>>>>> Right-click Start button
>>>>> Properties
>>>>> (*) Classic Start Menu
>>>>> OK
>>>> AHHHHHHHHHHHH
>>>> TYVM :-)
>>>> THAT was why it wasn't working.
>>>> Why do those idiots at MS have to make these things so bloody
>>>> OBSCURE? AArrgghhhh.
>>>> Talk about heads you lose and tails you can't win!
>>>> I *really* want to keep the XP Start menu but..
>>
>> Going to *have* to keep the XP Start menu ...
>> Half my programs don't appear in *Classic*...
>>
>> Aarrrggghhhhhhhh
>> Wonderful!
>

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I have no earthly idea why you can't use *bold* font on the XP Start Menu.
This works on both Start Menus on my machine.

The settings here should affect _all_ Menu and Toolbar fonts.

Display Properties | Appearance tab | Advanced button
Menu
Font:
Size:
Color:
Bold
Italic

--
Hope this helps. Let us know.
Wes

In news:Z4Gld.299$586.280@newsfe1-gui.ntli.net,
zulu <nothere@ntlworld.com> hunted and pecked:
> Unchecking * Use Personalized Menus * fixed *that* problem, TYVM
> I need to scroll them as I have 75+ programs installed <g>.
> (Yes I know I should sort these into subfolders...).
> NOW that I can read what they are, I may do this!
>
> I have to say that I would MUCH prefer to use the XP style menu
> though.
> Why on earth can't I make the font for program list bigger _there_,
> or even change to a better font????
>
> The people who write this stuff have absolutely NO CONCEPT of what it
> is to try to modify settings with impaired vision, as most of the
> things I need to read to actually DO the modifications are too small
> to read even when using a 3x magnifying glass.I can't read the font
> in the OE *Switch Identity* panel for example...
>
> I Right click the screen and I cant read the submenu...
>
> I have already gone back tp 800 x 600 resolution FWIW.
>
> I shall keep trying..........:-))
>
>
> "Wesley Vogel" <123WVogel955@comcast.net> wrote in message
> news:ee9sBLeyEHA.3588@TK2MSFTNGP14.phx.gbl...
>> Classic Start Menu >>
>> Right click the Start button | Properties |
>> Start Menu tab | Customize button |
>> Scroll down to and UNCheck both of these:
>> ? Scroll Programs * |
>> ? Use Personalized Menus **
>> OK | Apply | OK
>>
>> [*Specifies whether to display the items on the Programs menu as one
>> long scrolling menu or as horizontal pages. Depending on your screen
>> resolution,
>> if you have more than 29 or 38 programs installed, and you select to
>> have one long scrolling menu, you can access the programs you don’t
>> see
>> by clicking the arrow at each end of the list of programs.]
>>
>> [**Specifies whether to turn on Personalized Menus.
>> Personalized Menus keeps the Programs menu clean by hiding items you
>> haven't
>> used recently, while still keeping other programs easily accessible.
>> You can gain access to hidden programs by clicking the down arrow at
>> the bottom
>> of the Programs menu.]
>>
>> --
>> Hope this helps. Let us know.
>> Wes
>>
>> In news:L1wld.2961$pt2.926@newsfe3-gui.ntli.net,
>> zulu <nothere@ntlworld.com> hunted and pecked:
>>> "a nonymous" <anonymous@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>>> news:%23oQrxocyEHA.2516@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl...
>>>>
>>>> "zulu" <nothere@ntlworld.com> wrote in message
>>>> news3tld.118$Zz2.97@newsfe2-gui.ntli.net...
>>>>>
>>>>> "a nonymous" <anonymous@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in
>>>>> message news:%23RMphTRyEHA.908@TK2MSFTNGP11.phx.gbl...
>>>>>>
>>>>>> "zulu" <nothere@ntlworld.com> wrote
>>>>>>> Start>All programs>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> How do I change the font/*bold* the font/make it more
>>>> readable/whatever?
>>>>> snip>>>>>>>>
>>>>>> Note: The above might work only if you switch to the Classic
>>>>>> Start Menu...
>>>>>> Right-click Start button
>>>>>> Properties
>>>>>> (*) Classic Start Menu
>>>>>> OK
>>>>> AHHHHHHHHHHHH
>>>>> TYVM :-)
>>>>> THAT was why it wasn't working.
>>>>> Why do those idiots at MS have to make these things so bloody
>>>>> OBSCURE? AArrgghhhh.
>>>>> Talk about heads you lose and tails you can't win!
>>>>> I *really* want to keep the XP Start menu but..
>>>
>>> Going to *have* to keep the XP Start menu ...
>>> Half my programs don't appear in *Classic*...
>>>
>>> Aarrrggghhhhhhhh
>>> Wonderful!

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"zulu" <nothere@ntlworld.com> wrote
| You gonna give up when the going gets tough? :-)
|
| OK here's a *simple* alternative question...
| How do I revert to the *as original* 800 x 600 WindowsXP theme?
|
| Desktop>Properties>Settings>800x600
| Desktop>Properties>Themes>WindowsXP
| doesn't seem to reset all the font sizes as I would have expected it to...


Hi Zulu,

Have you tried adjusting the DPI setting for your screen?
The following procedure should make *everything* bigger...

Desktop > Properties > Settings
Advanced
General
DPI setting: Large Size (120 DPI) | Custom Setting...
OK
OK


Also,

Desktop > Properties > Appearance
Font Size: Normal | Extra Large | Large

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Hiya a nonymous :-))
Rofl!
I've been playing with resolutions and DPI all day (*well, nearly all
day...)

Currently at:
1280x 1024 (on my new 21 inch monitor <g> )
*XP Menu*, not *Classic*
DPI setting 190% (182DPI)
Icon font 11B (was8)
Icon H spacing 100 (was121)
Icon V spacing 100 (was 137)
Menu 12B (was 9)
Toolttips 12B (was 9)
Selected I tems 12B (was 12)
Palette Title 11B (was9)

*All Programs* font now looks larger, but I CANNOT find a way to make it
bold or change the font or italicise or colour it... :-((

5 gold stars on offer to the person to show me the way.:-)



"a nonymous" <anonymous@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
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>
> "zulu" <nothere@ntlworld.com> wrote
> | You gonna give up when the going gets tough? :-)
> |
> | OK here's a *simple* alternative question...
> | How do I revert to the *as original* 800 x 600 WindowsXP theme?
> |
> | Desktop>Properties>Settings>800x600
> | Desktop>Properties>Themes>WindowsXP
> | doesn't seem to reset all the font sizes as I would have expected it
> to...
>
>
> Hi Zulu,
>
> Have you tried adjusting the DPI setting for your screen?
> The following procedure should make *everything* bigger...
>
> Desktop > Properties > Settings
> Advanced
> General
> DPI setting: Large Size (120 DPI) | Custom Setting...
> OK
> OK
>
>
> Also,
>
> Desktop > Properties > Appearance
> Font Size: Normal | Extra Large | Large
>
>