Windows 10: Some windows sizes and text are too small

Ever since I received my new Surface Book 2 running Windows 10 Pro, I've had occasional annoying issues with some windows sizes and text being extremely small. I spent weeks trying to resolve the issue with no luck. I've also read a few issues like this from other users who continue to have this problem but haven't yet found a fix.


I think I finally (accidentally) found a fix that might help others.


In the Cortana search box (lower left) type in "display" and select "Display settings"

Scroll down to "Scale and layout"

In the "Change the size of text, apps, and other items" option, my setting was set to "200% (Recommended)" and my "Resolution" was set to "3240 x 2160 (Recommended)"


I simply changed the "200% (Recommended)" to "100%" and everything became small in size, like some of my random windows and text sizes were. Then I just changed it back to "200% (Recommended)" and that seemed to rest all my windows and text I was having issues with to the proper size.


Hopefully doing that might help others with this same issue.

Cheers!

:)

 

Size of TEXT on the Desktops. NOT size of icons) but size of TEXT TEXT TEXT

Hi,

Please follow below steps to change the size of text:

• In the search bar, look for Display settings, then click it.
• A pop up will appear showing the Display settings.
• Click on the scale to change the size of text, apps and other items.

Keep us informed to help you further.

Thank you.

 

how to enable normal/bigger size from small font size in toolbar and next to icons

Hi Tim,

For us to address you concern, we suggest following these steps on how to increase the text size of toolbars, application labels and folder names:

• On Cortana search, type display settings.
• Choose Display settings from the list.
• Click on Advanced display settings.
• Under Related settings, select on Advanced sizing of text and other items.
• Under Change only the text size, change specific items on your preferred text size then click on
  Apply.

If you need further assistance, don't hesitate to reach out.

 

increase text size

Hello,



Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft Community.



Follow the steps to change the font size:

• Click on "Windows logo" and select "Settings".
• Select "System".
• You can change the font size here.

Follow the steps to go to Control Panel:

• Type "Control Panel" in the search bar.
• Select "Control Panel" from suggestions.

I hope this helps you. If you have any further query in future, feel free to contact us. We will be happy to help you.



Thank you.