Windows 10: If Cleartype fails to darken the text in Windows 10 what is the next solution ?

The text in Windows 10 is too light gray. I need to get it darker for old eyes. I open up a file folder (on the desktop) with names of files within it. Those names are in a gray font making them a challenge to read easily.


The only solution offered seems to be adjusting text in ClearType. Tried that but it seems to show choices only in the same darkness which fails to improve usability. So ClearType has failed. Is there another solution that will actually work ?


Can the font used be changed or darkened in another way ?


If it matters, I am using an ACER laptop when this is happening.

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How to reset ClearType text to factory settings in Windows 10?

Hi,

Thanks for posting your query to Microsoft forum.

I suggest you to try the steps provided below and check if it helps.

How to Make Text Easier to Read using ClearType in Windows 10

• To get to the ClearType take an entry to the
  Control Panel and select the Display option.
• On the right pane of the Display window click on
  Adjust ClearType Text link.
• A ClearType Text Tuner window will appear on your screen. Select the
  checkbox Turn on ClearType and click
  Next button to go to the next step
• After turning on the ClearType
  Text Tuner, you will see five windows exhibiting the samples of the text that you wish to set.
• So click Next on the following five sample windows by selecting your required text type.
• On the appearance of last window click Finish after completing the tuning of the text for your monitor.

Hope this information is helpful. If the issue still persists, please post back for further assistance, we'll be glad to assist you.

 

Darken text in Windows 10

Hi,

To make text darker (easier to read), follow the steps below:

• Type and select Adjust ClearType text.
• Follow the on-screen instructions.

For more information, see this link.

Keep us updated of the results.

 

Windows 7 ClearType Text Tuner

I went into Display in the Control Panel and started playing with the ClearType Text Tuner. It reminds me of an eye exam where it keeps asking you which you like best. Anyway, I don't like what it's done and small text is very blocky and weird to read. I can't seem to undo whatever it is I've done. I've unchecked Turn on ClearType, I've tried different settings...how can I get it back to default?