Windows 7 Made Simple

Making Your Screen Easier to View and Read

Changing the theme, desktop background, and colors that you see on the desktop makes Windows more enjoyable to look at, but sometimes the details on the screen or the text size may be difficult to view.

The high-contrast themes are often a good solution for those who have difficulty seeing things on the computer screen. But some people may find they can make a few adjustments to their settings and still use one of the standard Aero themes.

Changing the Size of Text and Items in Windows

You can change the size of text and objects on-screen without changing your screen resolution. You can set the size from small (100 percent or normal size) to medium (125 percent) or large (150 percent). This setting is ...