ship wrote:
> Hi
>
> I have just got a "high resolution" LCD monitor (a Samsung Synchmaster
> 244T since you ask) and its native resolution is fairly high
> (1920x1200).
>
> Although the monitor itself is something of a joy(!), a normal
> settings that resolution leaves my text way too small! I am
> experimenting with changing the font size.
>
> ( See: Display properties => Settings => Advanced => DPI Setting =>
> Large Size [120DPI - 125% normal size] )
>
> The problem is that many web pages look rather weird.
> (e.g. http://www.computeractive.co.uk/ has the search box in the wrong
> place...)
>
> Also in Windows Outlook(2003), the names of folders on the LH of the
> screen
> are not showing their full names! The names are being trimmed off...
>
> - Do you guys think that changing the DPI is a mistake?
>
> I suppose the other option would be to set the text size back to
> normal and move
> the monitor a *LOT* closer.?? On my previous screen I had it at a
> custom setting of "110%" I think, but that is now too small...
>
> - Any thoughts?
>
>
> Ship
> Shiperton Henethe
>
> Samsung Synchmaster 244T /SM244T, WindowsXP Pro (latest patches),
> graphics card: Matrox Millennium P650 PCIe 128
>

Try going into "Display Properties", "Appearance" tab,
and changing "font size" to "Extra large Fonts".

HTH,
-T