HOW TO: Change the Text Size in Windows Help (233475)

SUMMARY

This step-by-step article describes how to change the text size in Windows 2000 Help. Windows 2000 Help uses Microsoft Internet Explorer to render its pages, therefore changes in Internet Explorer text sizes affect Windows 2000 Help.

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Increase or Decrease Text Size in Help Topics

To increase or decrease the text size in Windows 2000 Help topics, follow these steps:

1. In Internet Explorer, click View, point to Text Size, and then click the size you want.
2. On the Tools menu, click Internet Options.
3. Click Accessibility, click to select the Ignore font sizes specified on Web pages check box, and then click OK.
4. Close Help, and then open Help again.

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Change Font Sizes for Help Menus and Tabs

To change the font sizes for the Help menus and tabs, follow these steps:

1. Click Start, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel.
2. Double-click Display.
3. On the Settings tab, click Advanced.
4. In the Font Size box, click Large Fonts, and then click OK.
5. Restart your computer.

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