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Changing the Appearance of Web Pages With Microsoft
Internet Explorer

 

Changing the Size of Text

To change the size of the text you see on a web page using the menu options, choose Text Size from Internet Explorer's View menu. Then choose Larger to increase the font size.  Repeat this process if necessary to find a desirable text size.

To change the text size using keystroke commands, press ALT+V to open the View Menu and then press the letter x to select Text Size.  Press the letter L to select Larger.

Internet Explorer View Menu
Selecting Colors
 

You can set the color combinations used for both the background and text of web pages to those that are most desirable for you.  On the Tools menu in Internet Explorer, click on Internet Options.  Next, click on the General tab, and choose Colors.  Change the settings as desired.  You can set your color preferences to override the colors set by the web page designer.
 

Internet Explorer Tools Menu

Internet Explorer Colors Menu

Changing the Size of the Browser Window

To change the size of your browser window using the mouse, move your mouse pointer to the lower right hand corner of your browser window, press the left mouse button and then hold and drag until you achieve the desired window size.

To change the size of the browser window using keystroke commands, press Alt+Space Bar to open the Quick Menu and then press the letter x to maximize the browser window size.

Lower Right Cornor of Browser Window Showing Sizing Option
 

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