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Two part computer question.....

17 years ago

I just installed Firefox browser, love it, but I need to make the print larger on the sites, and when I go to the top and hit view, there's no choice for print size. ALSO, I'm having to sign in everytime, so what do I enable to stop this? thanks!!

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Jasdip
17 years ago
Hi BigJack,
At the top click on Tools, then Options. Halfway down the page, you'll see fonts and size. Adjust it to the size you want and it should work then.

Do you mean signing in to this and other sites? Did you check the box where you log in?
Jacquelyn
17 years ago
I use Firefox...Does anyone know how to put a shortcut on the desktop?
I always have to go to Internet Explorer put in the web address and click on create shortcut....
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Jasdip
17 years ago
Jacquelyn, double-clink on the top of the page (where the x to shut the page is) and drag it down a bit on your screen.
With FF you have to click on the icon of the website, next to the address. e.g. the Green Spade next to the gardenweb address.
Drag the green spade to your desktop.
Jodi_SoCal
17 years ago
Bigack, Ctrl+ and Ctrl- will enlarge and reduce font sizes as well.

Jodi-
bigack
Original Author
17 years ago
Thanks, everything is coming in big and clear now!!!
coloredthumb
17 years ago
I just downloaded the FireFox Browser. I figured so many people have been telling me how easy it is to use and if so many are happy I can be too! Lately IE has really been dogging my work by not connecting to web pages or just freezing up completely and my poor system has to find a solution or restart the page which disconnects me. blahblahblahyaddayaddayadda Oh How I HOPE I can learn how to use it with very few dummy questions. Is there a firefox for dummies booklet out? LOL I'm off to the getting started page to learn. Please wish me luck.

CT.
Jodi_SoCal
17 years ago
CT, as a matter of fact there is!

Jodi-

Here is a link that might be useful: Firefox for Dummies
coloredthumb
17 years ago
Great things those dummy books.
thanks Jodi-

I'm having fun learning how much FF is better and so far it hasn't quit on me like IE has been doing lately. So far the spell check alone has been a big help. I know how to spell in my head but the fingers do as they please on the keyboard. Now I can see errors without having to scutinize every word.

I'm gonna go play now. Thanks Ya'll for helping me make the choice to do this change.
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Jacquelyn
17 years ago
Thanks that worked!
sue_va
17 years ago
Bigack,

I'm assuming you got FF3, not the old FF2?

If it is FF3, here is the site where you can get the Text Size Toolbar. You will have three "magnifier" icons on your toolbar.

I just did that a couple days ago.

Sue

Here is a link that might be useful: Text size Toolbar
cynic
17 years ago
Using ctrl and the scroll wheel on your mouse will let you zoom in and out too. Sometimes that's better than changing font sizes
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