Windows ClearType

ClearType is a feature on Windows operating systems that aims to improve the appearance of text on certain types of computer display screens, especially LCD flat panel monitors.

Essentially ClearType improves the smoothness and clarity of all your text, which should improve the overall experience on your PC. You should find that by default ClearType is set to on but if not here is how you can set it to on;

ClearType on Windows XP

• Right click on the desktop
• Select Properties
• Click on the Appearance tab
• Click on the Effects button
• Put a check on the Use the following methods to smooth edges of screen fonts
• Change the value from standard to ClearType
• Done

ClearType on Windows Vista

• Right click on your desktop
• Click personalize
• Click windows color and appearance
• Select the effects button
• In the drop down select ClearType
• Click OK

ClearType Example

Here is an example of the text without ClearType and some text with ClearType activated;