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Browser Font Size


Some users have difficulty seeing the type on certain higher resolution monitors that are made to display optimally at the highest resolution.  Here are some ways to increase the font size of just the web browser without affecting the rest of the computer.  

Internet Explorer

From the tool bar, select View > Text Size and then select a size. Using the keyboard, to zoom in press CTRL +, to zoom out press CTRL -, to return text to normal size, press CTRL 0.

FireFox

From the tool bar, select View > Text Size and then select Increase, Decrease, or Normal. Using the keyboard, to zoom in, press CTRL +, to zoom out, press CTRL -, to return text to normal size, press CTRL 0.

Safari

From the tool bar, select View > Make Text Bigger, Make Text Normal Size, or Make Text Smaller. Using the keyboard, to zoom in, press Apple Key +, to zoom out, press Apple Key -, to return text to normal size, press Apple Key 0.

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