Increase Font Size in Windows 7 and Outlook 2010/2013

To increase the readability of text in Windows without lowering your resolution:

  • Click Start
  • Select Control Panel
  • Select Display
  • Choose Small, Medium or Large.
    • Alternatively you can set the custom font size via the option to the left.
  • To specifically read mail larger in Outlook you can open a message/preview window and hold CTRL on the keyboard while scrolling up on your mouse wheel.