Technical issues can sometimes be annoying. To further help you, please provide the following information:
1. Does it happen on Internet Explorer or it is on any program? 2. Did you check with the screen resolution? To check with screen resolution, please follow the link mentioned: http://www.wikihow.com/Check-Your-Screen-Resolution
For any clarifications please feel free to contact me.
2. Yes, I could follow your suggestions on as provided by the link, but - again - it was some simple button I pushed on my Dell Inspiron 15 that did it..a fn + some function key???but I am not sure which.
Again - I simply want to "make smaller" all text on my screen. Isn't there a very simple way or simple key combination to push to get this done? I am getting a massive headache from looking at my computer - no joke. If you respond that I should follow and do what is suggested in your link, I will do so.
Restart your computer and tap F8 once a second, start the computer in the safe mode.
Start, all programs, accessories, right click on command prompt, left click run as administrator. Type
chkdsk /r (space between the k and /)
Hit enter, andswer with a Y and restart your computer and let it run. When the program is finished running, log in and tell us what you see. Is it back to normal?
If not, maybe try reinstalling the Video driver. If you need help with the video drivers, post back and maybe DELL-Madhur B can hellp to locate it.
Unfortunately this is not an answer because I have the same problem, but in reverse: I hit a button (yet to be identified) and reduced mine. Now I cannot enlarge it! Grrr.
While setting up for a big demonstration yesterday where I connected my Dell to a large TV screen, I must have hit the wrong button(s) on my Dell - because suddenly the text went HUGE...it like doubled in size!! And now that is how it looks permanently on everything and everywhere I go on my Dell! I have searched "font size" and other areas on the internal Dell Help with no success. I know it is just one little button that I need to push to get it back to regular size but damned if I can figure it out! I am getting a monster headache. Help!
Very easy! If you have a scroll wheel on your mouse, simply hold the Ctrl key while scrolling down to shrink the font size, or roll the scroll wheel up while pressing Ctrl to enlarge it. If you have a scroll wheel on your laptop, you can also use that. I hope that helps!
DELL-Madhur B
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November 8th, 2012 09:00
Hi bfuglei,
Technical issues can sometimes be annoying. To further help you, please provide the following information:
1. Does it happen on Internet Explorer or it is on any program?
2. Did you check with the screen resolution? To check with screen resolution, please follow the link mentioned: http://www.wikihow.com/Check-Your-Screen-Resolution
For any clarifications please feel free to contact me.
bfuglei
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November 8th, 2012 10:00
Dear Madhur,
1. It happens on any program.
2. Yes, I could follow your suggestions on as provided by the link, but - again - it was some simple button I pushed on my Dell Inspiron 15 that did it..a fn + some function key???but I am not sure which.
Again - I simply want to "make smaller" all text on my screen. Isn't there a very simple way or simple key combination to push to get this done? I am getting a massive headache from looking at my computer - no joke. If you respond that I should follow and do what is suggested in your link, I will do so.
Thank you for your help!!!!
PudgyOne
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November 8th, 2012 12:00
bfuglei,
Restart your computer and tap F8 once a second, start the computer in the safe mode.
Start, all programs, accessories, right click on command prompt, left click run as administrator. Type
chkdsk /r (space between the k and /)
Hit enter, andswer with a Y and restart your computer and let it run. When the program is finished running, log in and tell us what you see. Is it back to normal?
If not, maybe try reinstalling the Video driver. If you need help with the video drivers, post back and maybe DELL-Madhur B can hellp to locate it.
Rick
DELL-Madhur B
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November 8th, 2012 12:00
Hi bfuglei,
Generally there is no shortcut key to increase the resolution or zoom the text using the Fn + function keys.
Try to change the screen resolution and check if it works. Also, use windows key + ESC key, using windows key + ESC would close the magnifier.
Also change the DPI settings and check if it works, please use the following link for detailed instructions: http://windows.microsoft.com/is-IS/windows7/Make-the-text-on-your-screen-larger-or-smaller
If issue persists, please post the screenshot of entire desktop.
Note: Please ensure that there is no personal data.
caclow
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September 11th, 2013 17:00
BFUGLEI,
Simultaneously use your CTRL key and + to increase or CTRL - to decrease or go to View on the Menu bar and select the size you want on Zoom.
jimroad471
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September 11th, 2013 18:00
do you have dell quick set installed? if so, open it and re do your settings. or try system restore from windows. you'll get it soon..
jim
gaelwinds
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November 27th, 2014 11:00
Unfortunately this is not an answer because I have the same problem, but in reverse: I hit a button (yet to be identified) and reduced mine. Now I cannot enlarge it! Grrr.
hockey12
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January 14th, 2016 06:00
Dell Inspiron -Windows 7 OS
While setting up for a big demonstration yesterday where I connected my Dell to a large TV screen, I must have hit the wrong button(s) on my Dell - because suddenly the text went HUGE...it like doubled in size!! And now that is how it looks permanently on everything and everywhere I go on my Dell! I have searched "font size" and other areas on the internal Dell Help with no success. I know it is just one little button that I need to push to get it back to regular size but damned if I can figure it out! I am getting a monster headache. Help!
Evilcitywoman
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June 13th, 2016 19:00
Very easy! If you have a scroll wheel on your mouse, simply hold the Ctrl key while scrolling down to shrink the font size, or roll the scroll wheel up while pressing Ctrl to enlarge it. If you have a scroll wheel on your laptop, you can also use that. I hope that helps!