Changing default font size in MBP

[theman]

I just got an MBP (first mac ever) and all the fonts everywhere are super super small. In windows you could change the default font size, but I can't find anything like that in Mac OS X. I figured out how to change text size within Safari, with Command+ but that's only in Safari, and it resets to its small size after I close it. Where is this setting? Can't seem to find it.

thankssss

[Mitthrawnuruodo]

Try Tinkertool (http://www.bresink.com/osx/TinkerTool.html).

And a small warning: please note that bumping is against the rules, and may cause threads to be closed and worse...

[angelwatt]

You can also try lowering the screen resolution in System Preferences if you're having that much trouble.

[theman]

Err.. no, i don't want to reduce the resolution of the screen. I just want fonts in menus and in programs to be bigger. The program mentioned above only allows you to change the default font size in safari (i think, maybe i am wrong there.)

I just assumed that a basic function of an OS would be to change the default size of fonts displayed in all programs (including menus, and everything else). I found this thread (http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?threadID=1008919&tstart=30) and it appears that OS X does not have this function?? I can probably live with the small fonts, but it is just a bit of a hindrance, and it puzzles me that there is no way of changing it.

Also, by the small amount of attention my question is getting, I assume that small font sizes are just a normal part of life for people using OS X?

[WildCowboy]

As Mitthrawnuruodo suggested, try TinkerTool. It's a fantastic tool for a variety of system tweaks, and it does exactly what you're looking for.

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[gtimark]

Also, by the small amount of attention my question is getting, I assume that small font sizes are just a normal part of life for people using OS X?

Actually, this has always been a roadblock to my purchase of a Mac. Have you been able to try the Tinkertool someone mentioned earlier on? I really want to buy a Mac, but not at the cost of being able to change the default font settings ... like we can do with XP.

[george simnett]

I just got an MBP (first mac ever) and all the fonts everywhere are super super small. In windows you could change the default font size, but I can't find anything like that in Mac OS X. I figured out how to change text size within Safari, with Command+ but that's only in Safari, and it resets to its small size after I close it. Where is this setting? Can't seem to find it.

thankssss

I have exactly the same problem. The software manual is written for super
experts, not normal intelligent people. Any answer you can offer will be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

George Simnett