PPT97: How to Change the Font Size in PowerPoint Dialog Boxes (189638)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft PowerPoint 97 for Windows
  • Microsoft Windows 95
This article was previously published under Q189638

SUMMARY

This article describes how to change the size of the font that is used in the dialog boxes in Microsoft PowerPoint when you are using the Windows 95 operating system.

MORE INFORMATION

The font is controlled by the display font settings in the Windows 95 Control Panel. To change the font size, follow these steps.

NOTE: Because there are several versions of Windows, the following steps may be different on your computer. If they are, please consult your product documentation to complete these steps.
  1. On the Windows Start menu, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel.
  2. Double-click the Display icon.
  3. Click the Settings tab.
  4. Click Custom.
  5. In the "Scale fonts to be <100>% of normal size" box, type or select a new value and then click OK.

    NOTE: Make changes in small increments. Some font size settings may cause some programs to appear incorrectly.
  6. Click OK.
  7. When you receive the message prompting you to restart your computer, click Yes.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:12/17/2000
Keywords:kbFont kbhowto kbui KB189638
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