Windows ClearType

Posted on November 18th, 2008 in System Settings by admin

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;

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

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
Windows ClearType

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