OL2002: Large Fonts Are Not Displayed In Dialog Boxes (299292)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Outlook 2002, when used with:
    • the operating system: Microsoft Windows 2000
This article was previously published under Q299292

SYMPTOMS

After you enable larger fonts with the Microsoft Windows 2000 Accessibility Wizard, dialog boxes in Outlook 2002 display the normal, smaller font.

CAUSE

This behavior occurs because the Accessibility Wizard only increases the font sizes for title bars and menus. The following is the exact text that the Accessibility Wizard displays when you configure for larger fonts is:

Change the Font Size: Changes the font size for window title bars, menus and other features. This option does not increase the size of text inside windows.

WORKAROUND

To work around this behavior, increase the Microsoft Windows display font. Use the following steps to obtain more information about how to change the Windows 2000 display font:
  1. On the Start Menu, click Help.
  2. Click the Search tab
  3. In the Search box, type large fonts.
  4. Click List Topics.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:10/29/2003
Keywords:kbprb KB299292
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