{"id":12497,"date":"2023-03-18T05:10:41","date_gmt":"2023-03-18T05:10:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/?p=12497"},"modified":"2023-03-18T05:10:41","modified_gmt":"2023-03-18T05:10:41","slug":"you-wont-believe-how-easy-it-is-to-adjust-font-size-in-visual-studio-2019","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/you-wont-believe-how-easy-it-is-to-adjust-font-size-in-visual-studio-2019\/","title":{"rendered":"&#8220;You won&#8217;t believe how easy it is to adjust font size in Visual Studio 2019!&#8221;"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_49 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"ez-toc-toggle-icon-1\"><label for=\"item-6766d4601c85f\" aria-label=\"Table of Content\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;direction:ltr;\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/label><input  type=\"checkbox\" id=\"item-6766d4601c85f\"><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/you-wont-believe-how-easy-it-is-to-adjust-font-size-in-visual-studio-2019\/#Visual_Studio_2019_A_Guide_to_Changing_Font_Size\" title=\"Visual Studio 2019: A Guide to Changing Font Size\">Visual Studio 2019: A Guide to Changing Font Size<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/you-wont-believe-how-easy-it-is-to-adjust-font-size-in-visual-studio-2019\/#1_Zoom_Option\" title=\"1. Zoom Option\">1. Zoom Option<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/you-wont-believe-how-easy-it-is-to-adjust-font-size-in-visual-studio-2019\/#2_Fonts_and_Colors_Settings\" title=\"2. Fonts and Colors Settings\">2. Fonts and Colors Settings<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/you-wont-believe-how-easy-it-is-to-adjust-font-size-in-visual-studio-2019\/#3_Themes\" title=\"3. Themes\">3. Themes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/you-wont-believe-how-easy-it-is-to-adjust-font-size-in-visual-studio-2019\/#4_Extensions\" title=\"4. Extensions\">4. Extensions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/you-wont-believe-how-easy-it-is-to-adjust-font-size-in-visual-studio-2019\/#5_Modifying_the_Registry\" title=\"5. Modifying the Registry\">5. Modifying the Registry<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Visual_Studio_2019_A_Guide_to_Changing_Font_Size\"><\/span>Visual Studio 2019: A Guide to Changing Font Size<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>Visual Studio 2019 is an Integrated Development Environment (IDE) that provides a plethora of useful tools and functionalities to suit the needs of developers. One such function is the ability to adjust font size, which can improve legibility and reduce ocular strain. In this article, we will explore the different techniques available to change the font size in Visual Studio 2019.<\/p>\n<p><h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Zoom_Option\"><\/span>1. Zoom Option<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The &#8220;Zoom&#8221; option is the quickest and easiest way to change font size in Visual Studio 2019. This feature can be availed from the main toolbar, by clicking on the &#8220;View&#8221; tab, or by pressing CTRL + Shift + F10. Once opened, this option lists different font sizes from 60% to 200% that can be selected as per the user&#8217;s preference.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Fonts_and_Colors_Settings\"><\/span>2. Fonts and Colors Settings<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The user can also customize the font size in Visual Studio 2019 using the &#8220;Fonts and Colors&#8221; settings. To access these settings, click on the &#8220;Tools&#8221; menu and select &#8220;Options&#8221;. In the &#8220;Options&#8221; window, select &#8220;Environment -> Fonts and Colors&#8221;. This feature enables the user to modify the font size, type, color, and background color of the code.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Themes\"><\/span>3. Themes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Visual Studio 2019 presents a wide range of pre-made themes that cater to different user preferences. These pre-built themes come with adjustable font sizes. To apply a theme, click on &#8220;Tools&#8221; -> &#8220;Options,&#8221; and select &#8220;Environment -> General&#8221;. The user can select from the available themes and modify the font settings accordingly.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Extensions\"><\/span>4. Extensions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Visual Studio 2019 is compatible with various extensions, some of which facilitate font size change. The &#8220;Font Size Changer&#8221; extension is one such aid that enables the user to adjust the font size of either the complete IDE or specific sections. This extension can be accessed from the &#8220;Extensions&#8221; menu, by searching for &#8220;Font size changer&#8221;.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Modifying_the_Registry\"><\/span>5. Modifying the Registry<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>For users who prefer a system-wide font size change in Visual Studio 2019, the registry can be modified. However, it&#8217;s crucial to create a backup before making changes. Users can access the registry by pressing the Windows key + R to open the &#8220;Run&#8221; dialog box, typing &#8220;regedit&#8221; and pressing Enter. From there, navigate to the following path: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\\SOFTWARE\\Microsoft\\VisualStudio\\16.0_Config\\FontAndColors\\TextEditor. Once found, the user can adjust the font size per their requirements.<\/p>\n<p>Conclusively, developers have multiple ways to change font sizes in Visual Studio 2019 ranging from utilizing built-in features like the Zoom option, adjusting Fonts and Colors settings, applying customized themes or using extensions. However, if a user prefer system-wide changes then they can modify the registry. By implementing these tips, developers can customize their font size settings to match their preferences, making the programming process more efficient, and enjoyable.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Visual Studio 2019: A Guide to Changing Font Size Visual Studio 2019 is an Integrated Development Environment (IDE) that provides a plethora of useful tools&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":12142,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[3297],"tags":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Visual-Studio-ULTIMATE-GUIDE-How-To-step-by-step-Tutorial.png","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12497"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=12497"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12497\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":13450,"href":"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12497\/revisions\/13450"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/12142"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=12497"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=12497"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=12497"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}