May 21, 2008

Did You Know?

Have you ever visited a website only to discover the font size was way to small or outlandishly large?  Did you know there is a fast and easy way to adjust it to fit your very need?  I love this tid-bit of information because I use it all the time and I want to share it with you. 

Press and hold your "control/ctrl" button (bottom left on your keyboard) and then press your "-/+" button, depending on which way you want to adjust the font.  As you do this you'll see the font size change right before your very eyes!

Now give it a try on my blog and see if it works.  You don't have to highlight anything.

(Waiting...)

Did it work?  Did you like it?  If so, congratulations!  You now have the world by the tail and can go out and surf the web with greater skill and dexterity!  

Let me know if this works and how well you like it.  

*If you find this tip didn’t work try these problem-solving tips.

Go to your browser header, click on view then text size. You should see an option to increase or decrees your text size. If you have a newer Browser you’ll see symbols telling you how to use your keyboard to change font size.

If you’re using Windows and Internet Explorer version 6 (click help to find your version) the keyboard option is not available.

You can download a new version here for free:
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=9ae91ebe-3385-447c-8a30-081805b2f90b&displaylang=en

A great browsers to use is Firefox, which you can get free at:
http://www.mozilla-us.com/firefox.htm

You may wonder why you need to update your browser if it works fine. One reason and is newer Browsers have better security features, which is very Important if you make purchases on the web. Another reason is they work faster and give more viewing options. Try updating your browser and see all the great improvements.

9 comments:

Michelle V said...

Nancy, it didn't work for me.

Michelle

Michelle V said...

Nancy, we have old software here at work. I'll remember to try it at home later.

Michelle

Faith said...

Thanks for your kind comment on my blog. (And for your tip on yours! :)) I loved checking out your blog; what a wonderful and much-needed ministry! Blessings on you and your family as you serve Him.

Anonymous said...

Worked for me! Thanks!

Longmeadow Mama said...

Wow!! This text size thing has bugged me for the longest time. Who knew it could be so easy! You did...and thanks for the tip!
Kelli

connie said...

Nancy
Thank you for the info it didn't work, but I will down load the and go from there thank you...
Connie
GBU

elaine @ peace for the journey said...

Terrific tip! Yes, it worked, and the older I get, the more these eyes need it.

Many thanks~elaine

valerie said...

It didn't work for me, but I'm sure I'm doing something wrong.
I'll play around with it again.
Thanks for the tip. I'm learning SO much by blogging! I love it!
Have a great weekend!
Love,
Valerie

The Olson's: said...

Nancy,
I came to visit your blog after you left a comment on mine. Thank you very much by the way! It's always a pleasure to have new visitors.

I've been reading through your posts and enjoying them. I was planning to comment on your most recent post but got carried away! Then I came across this post and...who can resist trying something new, especially like changing the font size! It worked! Now to remember how to do it!

Thank you again for your visit! I've thoroughly enjoyed browsing through yours. I'll be adding you to my bloglines so I can stay updated.
~ Leanne