Step 2: Change the text size for files in a specific folder or in all folders
Select a folder by double-clicking on it, or press Tab until it is highlighted and then press Apple + O to open it. In this example, a folder called 'Pictures' has been used.
Text-filled shapes act much like a text box in Word, allowing you to perform all of the basic formatting functions with the interior text, such as font and size changes, bolding and italicizing. Word also includes a number of formatting features specific to text inside a shape that help you ensure a good fit and a nice look. Jan 9, 2016 - Word displays the Format Text Box dialog box (Word 2007), the. Make sure the Resize AutoShape to Fit Text check box (Word 2007) or the.
Click on 'View' on the menu bar and select 'Show View Options', as shown in Fig 1, or press Apple + J. This opens a window with the name of the folder (in this case, 'Pictures'), as shown in Fig 3.
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Fig 3
Click on the drop-down button next to 'Text size' and choose a font size up to 16pt (there's no keyboard shortcut). You can also make the icon smaller or larger by clicking the radio buttons next to the 'Icon size' header (again, no keyboard shortcut), as shown in Fig 2.
If you would like these settings to apply to all of your folders, click the 'Use as Defaults' button. (In Mac OS 10.4 and earlier, you can apply your settings to all folders by clicking the 'All windows' radio button.)
When you are finished, click on the window's red close button or press Apple + W.
Note: If this does not work it could be because your computer settings cannot be changed due to local IT policies - contact your local IT support for further help.