How can you change the font size of Windows Live mail? It is quite simple to change the Windows Live mail font size. However, some people have been complaining that when you try to change the font size that is used for reading messages in Windows Live Mail, the font size does not change. Usually they are running window live mail 2011 in their windows computer. The good news is that Microsoft has acknowledged this issue. It seems that all mails received in HTML format are not affected by the change in font size. This is caused by a bug in the internet explorer security protocol. Windows Live Mail collects data via internet explorer, and how it is received on windows live mail is dictated by internet explorer.
This article will guide you on how to successfully change the text font size on windows live mail. Use the methods outlined below.
Method 1: Change font size and install the latest internet explorer cumulative security update
Changing the font size won’t affect the emails received in HTML format if you are running internet explorer that has not been updated. So we are going to set the font size first, then update internet explorer to allow the font to enlarge. You will now need to update internet explorer security protocols: Remember that you must be running a genuine copy of Windows and you must allow updates on the Windows Update application in order to download this update. Your font on Windows Live mail should now work after the installation of this update.
Method 2: Change font size and change the settings to plaintext
Setting the mail you receive to plaintext will bypass the faulty internet explorer settings. Plaintext is easily changed to the font size you want.
Method 3: Change the DPI (Dots Per Inch) percentage in windows
If you are visually impaired or you prefer large text, then it is advisable that you just set the whole operating system to larger fonts. This will scale all the fonts you see on your screen to a larger text. To do this in windows 10, follow the steps below. Not all displays handle custom DPI levels well and some Windows 10 apps may behave strangely. If you are viewing your live mail in a browser, you can simply press Ctrl + + or – to zoom in or out respectively. You can also press Ctrl + Scroll your mouse wheel to zoom in and out.
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