Zoom in/out

Lona · Sep 29, 2013, 16:57:37

Since I installed new firefox 24 the font size on this forum is tiny. I can't seem to hit zoom to increase or derease. It's alright in internet explorer.

Simon · Sep 29, 2013, 17:49:14

Have you tried adjusting the font size in the Firefox settings, Lona?

J!ll · Sep 29, 2013, 17:53:39

I think this will help her

Ray · Sep 29, 2013, 18:00:04

It's on the View Menu, Lona, or use Control + to zoom in and Control - to zoom out.

tehidyman · Sep 29, 2013, 22:39:53

In FF 24 Go to Tools then Options then Content gives you the option to select Font and size
This should fix all browsed fonts.

Lona · Sep 29, 2013, 23:00:30

I changed the font size. Font size is fine now but the heading at the top of the forum half the bottom part is cut off. Internet Explorer is fine. I might stop using firefox as this 24 version stinks.

Simon · Sep 29, 2013, 23:24:25

Which font size did you adjust, Lona? If you didn't do it this way, try resetting the main font to its original size, and adjust the 'minimum font' size up one or two steps. That should just adjust the text size, without altering much else.

Gary · Sep 30, 2013, 08:23:55

Quote from: Lona on Sep 29, 2013, 23:00:30
I changed the font size. Font size is fine now but the heading at the top of the forum half the bottom part is cut off. Internet Explorer is fine. I might stop using firefox as this 24 version stinks.

Font size has been the same as it always has for me using Firefox 24 Lona, not sure what's going on your end. Have you changed the screen resolution at all?

Simon · Sep 30, 2013, 09:11:02

Lona said it's fine in IE, Gary, so doesn't that suggest a Firefox setting / issue?

Gary · Sep 30, 2013, 09:40:16

Quote from: Simon on Sep 30, 2013, 09:11:02
Lona said it's fine in IE, Gary, so doesn't that suggest a Firefox setting / issue?

Firefox 24 is very stable for me and I personally have seen no issues with text, I did a bit of searching online and could not find any others complaining of this issue but you never know. Just because IE is fine it is hard to guage as a template for others whats wrong as its baked in to windows, like Safari is to OS X. If Firefox 24 was one of the programs Lona 'moved' over then reinstalled you could end up with at the worst a corrupt profile. Or its a setting change, like you mentioned.

If changing the view settings dont work I would think the profile is corrupt, following the link below to rebuild a new profile would be best.

http://kb.mozillazine.org/Creating_a_new_Firefox_profile_on_Windows

Ray · Sep 30, 2013, 09:49:14

Quote from: Gary on Sep 30, 2013, 09:40:16
Firefox 24 is very stable for me and I personally have seen no issues with text, I did a bit of searching online and could not find any others complaining of this issue but you never know. Just because IE is fine it is hard to guage as a template for others whats wrong as its baked in to windows, like Safari is to OS X. If Firefox 24 was one of the programs Lona 'moved' over then reinstalled you could end up with at the worst a corrupt profile. Or its a setting change, like you mentioned.

I agree Gary, I've had no issues with FF24 either, as you say it sounds like it could be a corrupt or faulty install of FF, may be worth an uninstall and reinstall to see if that cures the problem $:-\$

Gary · Sep 30, 2013, 09:52:42

Quote from: Ray on Sep 30, 2013, 09:49:14
I agree Gary, I've had no issues with FF24 either, as you say it sounds like it could be a corrupt or faulty install of FF, may be worth an uninstall and reinstall to see if that cures the problem $:-\$

I suggested creating a new profile , Ray. That might cure the issue. If this was caused by moving FF24 over with the program Lona used I would personally be concerned what else is corrupt, A clean install of the OS would then seem to be in order for peace of mind further down the road.

psp83 · Sep 30, 2013, 10:05:00

Just a suggestion, have you tried pressing CTRL + 0 in FF ?

Technical Ben · Sep 30, 2013, 14:13:38

Quote from: tehidyman on Sep 29, 2013, 22:39:53
In FF 24 Go to Tools then Options then Content gives you the option to select Font and size
This should fix all browsed fonts.

No doubt one of the many "improvements" from the "view:zoom" option? I love all these updates.

Even my non-tech loving friends have come to the conclusion the updates (of GUI etc) are pointless and horrid.

Gary · Sep 30, 2013, 15:15:23

Quote from: Technical Ben on Sep 30, 2013, 14:13:38
No doubt one of the many "improvements" from the "view:zoom" option? I love all these updates.
Even my non-tech loving friends have come to the conclusion the updates (of GUI etc) are pointless and horrid.

Oddly under 'view' you simply have zoom in and zoom out, in the OS X version, that's not particularly complicated and horrid

I can't imagine the windows version is that much different.

davej99 · Oct 01, 2013, 10:24:05

I have used the add on Zoom Page 7.0 to control and remember font size for some time.

Lona · Oct 01, 2013, 17:55:38

To tell the truth I think a windows update screwed up everything. New PC is packed up and going back to Amazon. I think I'll wait until Microsoft sorts out all the bugs. It wouldn't even let me install the software for my Ipod shuffle. downloaded latest iTunes and still didn't work.

Back to my old Vista machine where everything works.

Simon · Oct 01, 2013, 18:03:27

To be fair, Lona, I don't think you can blame Microsoft or Amazon for programs being installed incorrectly. Wasn't that the cause of the problems?

Lona · Oct 01, 2013, 18:53:54

Quote from: Simon on Oct 01, 2013, 18:03:27
To be fair, Lona, I don't think you can blame Microsoft or Amazon for programs being installed incorrectly. Wasn't that the cause of the problems?

I agree with you Simon but there was so many other problems, I even lost the dvd drive after a windows update and never have had anything like that before had to do a complete restore as system restore was unable to restore as it said there was a registry fault. Twice, I had to take it back to factory settings so in the end, I thought I can do without all the hassle so it's going back. I don't think there is anything wrong with the actual PC so it's not Amazon's fault. I just don't like Windows 8.

Simon · Oct 01, 2013, 18:58:43

Funnily enough, I was just looking on Amazon for a cheapish Desktop for a friend, and came across this:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B005PTNV98/ref=cm_sw_r_udp_awd_y0Wssb07ZC1EA

I wonder what these are like?

Lona · Oct 01, 2013, 19:10:56

My Medion has a higher spec. I think I'll wait a while until something I really want comes along.

Simon · Oct 01, 2013, 19:18:31

Oh, I'm sure they're not the highest specs, but for a hindered quid, it might suit someone as a cheap option.

Glenn · Oct 01, 2013, 19:50:30

Had them at work for 5+ years, a very reliable machine.

Simon · Oct 01, 2013, 20:09:12

So, these would be 5+ years old?

Technical Ben · Oct 01, 2013, 20:30:35

I'll not mention any names, but people are throwing out P4s right now. You can get one for free if you look for any offices who might have old stuff left in the cupboard since a vista/7 upgrade. Work threw about 5 out last month.
But as said, most new stuff is better.

Oh, and I'll chalk this up to another manufacturer/assembler not checking their hardware matches the latest OS drivers.

PS, I got given one nice P4 system for helping others with their pcs, and donated it on to a friend. Their older P4 system I refurbished and found an upgraded chip for, and sold on for a few quid.