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Improve font display in Windows 7

20 May 2009
Updated: April 14, 2022
Quick overview:

Users of LCD screens in particular benefit from ClearType text, as it improves the typeface considerably. However, while the settings under Windows Vista were still somewhat meagre, this has been improved in Windows 7.

To improve the typeface, you are now supported by a wizard. You can access this via Start -> "cttune" (enter in the search field). The wizard will then guide you through several steps. Among other things, you can choose which display appears best for you.

If you have a larger LCD screen, you can also simply perform the screen color calibration. To do this, enter "dccw" in the search field in the start menu.
You will then be guided again by a wizard that supports you with several settings such as gamma correction or brightness.

A small side note: Windows 7 also comes with a new font called "Gabriola". This is based on new technologies (OpenType, DirectWrite).
We would be delighted if you would share your impressions with us in our forum!

Sincerely,
Raimund Machacek

Founded Windows Tweaks as a teenager in 2001, his helpful PC tricks made it Germany's most visited Windows site (at the time Sandro looked like this). He then went on to write for international publications such as PC-Praxis, Computerbild, PCWorld in the USA, IMTEST.de and Hifi.de. Sandro's main job is as Global Product Marketing Lead and Consultant for various global tech companies, including Microsoft, AVG, Avast, Nero, TeamViewer, Swiss IT Security Group and now currently in the fintech sector for Gendigital. But he can't get rid of his passion and shares his tweaks here again. Privately, he enjoys traveling the world and loves Asia, especially Japan, Singapore and Korea, but also natural places like Iceland and the Nordics. You can reach Sandro via e-mail.

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