'How do I change the font size of Solution Explorer (in Visual Studio)
How do I change the font size used in Solution Explorer? The default font size is too small for me.
Solution 1:[1]
- Select from the menu Tools -> Options -> Fonts and Colors -> Environment Font.
- Select a different font name and then change the font size.
- Apply changes.
- Restart environment.
Solution 2:[2]
As of now, in Visual Studio 2019/2022, the font size in Solution Explorer is specified in Tools -> Options -> Environment -> Fonts and Colors, when Show settings for: is set to Environment and Display items: is set toPlain text.
But what's confusing is that the Size: setting is disabled by default in the UI as it's itself bound to the Windows system font (which is 9 pt Segoe UI in current versions of Windows).
If you change the font it Font (bold type indicates fixed-width fonts): from Automatic to something else though, e.g. the default Segoe UI, you will be now able to change the font size in Size:.
Another option is, with Windows 10, to change the font size for the whole Windows using Settings > Ease of Access > Display.
Solution 3:[3]
The font size is tied to the Windows 10 OS settings. If you're like me (blind), you can increase the operating system font size:
- Windows Key
- Settings
- Type
Make text size bigger - Drag the slider until the sample text is the right size for you
This will immediately update the Solution Explorer in Visual Studio.
Solution 4:[4]
- In Visual Studio 2019 select Tools -> Options... -> Environment -> Fonts and Colors(Tools from menu bar)
- Select any type of font and then change the font size from the given Drop-Down List (If font is set to Automatic option it won't allow to change Size. So, Change font as you wish then it will allow to change font size)
- Click OK button, changes will apply immediately.
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| Solution 1 | Krzysztof Radzimski |
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| Solution 3 | Kellen Stuart |
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