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Family Ties Forever! · 07-17-2009, 12:26 AM

I have a computer question:

Is there a way to set the font size for AOL incoming e-mail? Is there a way to set it so that the font size is bigger? I was able to set outgoing mail to a bigger size. I have searched and searched, but I can't find a setting. I know there's a setting in Yahoo for Yahoo e-mail, but I can't find one for AOL.

I currently use AOL 9.1. I know most people perfer IE or Firefox, but I prefer AOL. We have both an XP computer and a Vista computer. If anyone knows how to set the incoming AOL e-mail to a bigger font size, please let me know. I have already gone under mail settings, settings, text and fonts, etc. None of which had the option to change the font size for incoming e-mail. As I share the XP computer I only want to change the font size for me, for my screen name.

Thanks.

Shine · 07-17-2009, 12:36 AM

^ I wish I could help you with this, Jenny, but you know that I am not savvy with computers. Infact, I got confused reading your post.

ZeldaGilroy · 07-17-2009, 12:53 AM

I have AOL also. I tried to find the info for you, but according to AOL the only way to increase the size of your incoming e-mails is to use the magnifier on your computer. I didn't even know I had a magnifier, but I do. My computer is VISTA. If you click the Start button-All programs-Accessories-Ease of Access-Magnifier. Then you can set the size you want and set it to work with your mouse. It's kind of cool...I didn't even know it was there.

Family Ties Forever! · 07-17-2009, 02:06 AM

^ Thanks. I went to that. A box came up and said that the magnifier is only meant for those with 'slight' visual impairment. It said some users will need a different magification program with higher magnification. My vision impairment is severe so it wouldn't work for me. I already have a program called Zoomtext. It's not a big deal, I just thought if I could find a setting that would default all incoming e-mail to a larger size it would be easier for me to see.

ponytail · 08-02-2009, 08:08 PM

I have a computer question. My computer and modem are plugged into a power strip. To save on energy, is it okay to turn the power off and unplug it? A cable/internet tech told me to never unplug my modem. It could fry.

Waterston_Fan · 08-02-2009, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by ponytail

I have a computer question. My computer and modem are plugged into a power strip. To save on energy, is it okay to turn the power off and unplug it? A cable/internet tech told me to never unplug my modem. It could fry.

There is a button that I press that says standby so I won't have to worry about being online when I am not in the room, I do that. I have never turned off my modem but have unplugged it just to reset it or the phone/DSL cable goes out.

If your modem is like the DSL/cable and it's connected to the phone, I wouldn't because you can't make any calls if you do.

I have my computer on a power strip that is on an outlet with my printer and monitor. So I am able to turn off my computer.

Then I have a small extension cord that goes in another outlet, that goes to my modem and router.

But don't ever, ever unplug the router for a long period of time or press the reset button because you could mess up the settings and your wireless connection won't work. I've learned that..

ponytail · 08-02-2009, 09:08 PM

I don't have DSL. What I did now was plug my modem into the outlet and leave it on and now when I'm done with my computer I hit the switch on the power strip and unplug it. Some say it's okay to unplug everything and others say the opposite.

Thanks Waterston_Fan!

07-17-2009, 12:26 AM	#1
Family Ties Forever! Moderator Member Join Date: Apr 16, 2002 Location: TX Posts: 6,123	Computer Question I have a computer question: Is there a way to set the font size for AOL incoming e-mail? Is there a way to set it so that the font size is bigger? I was able to set outgoing mail to a bigger size. I have searched and searched, but I can't find a setting. I know there's a setting in Yahoo for Yahoo e-mail, but I can't find one for AOL. I currently use AOL 9.1. I know most people perfer IE or Firefox, but I prefer AOL. We have both an XP computer and a Vista computer. If anyone knows how to set the incoming AOL e-mail to a bigger font size, please let me know. I have already gone under mail settings, settings, text and fonts, etc. None of which had the option to change the font size for incoming e-mail. As I share the XP computer I only want to change the font size for me, for my screen name. Thanks.

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07-17-2009, 12:36 AM	#2
Shine Forum Veteran Jeff Bridges Join Date: Feb 28, 2003 Location: Illinois Posts: 22,796	^ I wish I could help you with this, Jenny, but you know that I am not savvy with computers. Infact, I got confused reading your post.

07-17-2009, 12:53 AM	#3
ZeldaGilroy Senior Member Dobie and Zelda Forever!!! Join Date: Nov 14, 2000 Location: I don't know...I'm probably lost! Posts: 4,065	I have AOL also. I tried to find the info for you, but according to AOL the only way to increase the size of your incoming e-mails is to use the magnifier on your computer. I didn't even know I had a magnifier, but I do. My computer is VISTA. If you click the Start button-All programs-Accessories-Ease of Access-Magnifier. Then you can set the size you want and set it to work with your mouse. It's kind of cool...I didn't even know it was there.

07-17-2009, 02:06 AM	#4
Family Ties Forever! Moderator Member Join Date: Apr 16, 2002 Location: TX Posts: 6,123	^ Thanks. I went to that. A box came up and said that the magnifier is only meant for those with 'slight' visual impairment. It said some users will need a different magification program with higher magnification. My vision impairment is severe so it wouldn't work for me. I already have a program called Zoomtext. It's not a big deal, I just thought if I could find a setting that would default all incoming e-mail to a larger size it would be easier for me to see.

08-02-2009, 08:08 PM	#5
ponytail Senior Member Member Join Date: Mar 20, 2004 Location: In Happy, Healthy, Wealthyville Posts: 2,487	I have a computer question. My computer and modem are plugged into a power strip. To save on energy, is it okay to turn the power off and unplug it? A cable/internet tech told me to never unplug my modem. It could fry.

08-02-2009, 09:08 PM	#7
ponytail Senior Member Member Join Date: Mar 20, 2004 Location: In Happy, Healthy, Wealthyville Posts: 2,487	I don't have DSL. What I did now was plug my modem into the outlet and leave it on and now when I'm done with my computer I hit the switch on the power strip and unplug it. Some say it's okay to unplug everything and others say the opposite. Thanks Waterston_Fan!