Please let me know if someone finds an answer. I'm in the exact same boat. And I fixed it through the registry previously, but I can't remember how. The normal ways to fix this
Font size reduced on Chrome tabs, File Explorer & Desktop icons - HELP !!!
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Anonymous
In the last few days, font size has reduced on Chrome tabs, File Explorer & Desktop icons (looks about 4pt). May have been after a Win11 update, not sure
Other apps and display show normal size font. Have tried everything!
Its not scale settings as all other font sizes on screen is ok (e.g. MS Edge, 365 etc)
TIA
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Anonymous
2024-10-18T16:51:38+00:00 None of this helped. It always happens after Win 11 update. I have fixed it before but vmcannot recall. None of the suggestions work..But there is a way. Very frustrating. Any other ideas?Thank you,
Nan
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Kayece Jan Mae Amizola 14,180 Reputation points Independent Advisor2024-09-19T10:58:39+00:00 Hi,
Kayece here, An Independent advisor and a user just like you. I will be happy to assist you today.
I understand that your font size was reduced on Chrome tabs, File Explorer, and your Desktop icons. Try the following steps and if the first one does not work, please proceed to the next step.
*Change the scaling value.
Settings > System > Display > Scaling > Change the value and apply. Afterward,
back over to the normal value.
*Change the Ease of access.
Go to the settings or press Win key + U > Ease of access setting > Display > change the font size from 100% to another percentage that is available to you and change it back afterward.
*Change the text size
Go to Settings >Accessibility > Text size > Text size preview > Change the slider that fits you.
*Perform sfc and run the DISM command to check, scan, and restore the health of the system files by following the steps below.
*On powershell (admin), enter each command below:
Dism /Online /Cleanup-Image /CheckHealth
Dism /Online /Cleanup-Image /ScanHealth
DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth
sfc /scannow
After all has been processed, Restart your device
I hope this helps. If you need more assistance, please let me know.
Stay Safe!