Windows DPI Settings

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Eaglesoft - Windows DPI Settings

Applies to: Windows XP and newer

The DPI setting on your computer may affect what you can/cannot see in certain screens. Information may appear missing if the DPI is set too large. 

Answer:

The attached screenshots below show the DPI setting at small and medium in the Eaglesoft software:

                                DPI Small                               DPI Medium

Click a link below to go directly to the information you need:

Change the DPI font settings for Windows Vista
Change the DPI font settings for Windows XP
Change the DPI font settings for Windows 7
Change the DPI font settings for Windows 8 
Change the DPI font settings for Windows 10

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Change the DPI font settings for Windows Vista:

• Right-click on any blank part of the Windows desktop.
• Select Personalize.
• Select Adjust Font Size (DPI).
• Set the default scale to 96 dpi.
   
• NOTE: This information is provided as informational only.  Windows Vista is not recommended for use with Eaglesoft as Microsoft support for Vista ended 4/13/2010.

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Change the DPI font settings for Windows XP

• Go to Start | Control Panel. Double-click Display icon (can also right-click on desktop and select Properties).
• Select Settings.
• Select Advanced.
• Under the General tab, find the DPI setting.  It can be changed by using the drop-down.
   
• NOTE: This information is provided as informational only.  Windows XP is not recommended for use with Eaglesoft as Microsoft support for XP ended 4/8/2014.

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Change the DPI font settings for Windows 7

• Go to Start | Control Panel | Display. Choose a size you want for DPI size (recommend Smaller - 100%).
• A second way to locate: Right-click on blank area of Windows desktop. Select Personalize | Display. Choose a size you want for DPI size (recommend Smaller - 100%).
• A third way to locate: Right-click on blank area of Windows desktop. Select Screen Resolution | Make text and other items larger or smaller link. Choose a size you want for DPI size (recommend Smaller - 100%).
   
• NOTE: This information is provided as informational only.  Windows 7 is not recommended for use with Eaglesoft as Microsoft support for Windows 7 ended 1/14/2020.

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Change the DPI font settings for Windows 8/8.1

• Open the charms by pointing to the upper-right or lower-right corner with the mouse to see the charms (Windows Logo keyboard button + C). Select Control Panel | Display. Choose a size you want for DPI size (recommend Smaller - 100%).
  
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• Enter  into Desktop Mode.
• Go to Start | Control Panel | Display. Choose a size you want for DPI size (recommended Smaller - 100%).
• A second way to locate: Right-click on blank area of Windows desktop. Select Personalize | Display. Choose a size you want for DPI size (recommend Smaller - 100%).
• A third way to locate: Right-click on blank area of Windows desktop. Select Screen Resolution | Make text and other items larger or smaller link. Choose a size you want for DPI size (recommend Smaller - 100%).
• Open the charms by pointing to the upper-right or lower-right corner with the mouse to see the charms (Windows Logo keyboard button + C). Select Control Panel | Display. Choose a size you want for DPI size (recommend Smaller - 100%).
  
  NOTE: If you are on Windows 8.1, you will need to check the box, then you will get the screen where you can adjust the DPI settings (see below):
  
  

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Change the DPI font settings for Windows 10

Change DPI in Settings App:

• Open Settings | System icon | Display. Select DPI percentage under Change the size of text, apps, and other items. Sign out now to fully apply.
  

Change DPI in Control Panel (NOTE: these settings have been removed from Control Panel as of Windows 10 version 1703):

• Open Control Panel | Display | Change size of items
• Set a custom scaling level link
• Drag the ruler left or right to the scaling percentage or from drop-down menu
• Click OK, Apply and Sign out now.

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