How can I make text and icons larger on Ubuntu 16.04?

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I am using a Thinkpad t460, 14 inch screen. Recently installed Ubuntu on the same. The problem I am facing is that all the text and icons are very small by default. The same issue isn't appearing when using Windows (everything resizes properly).

I've tried accessibility options and increasing font size but nothing works. Any suggestions on how to properly resize the GUI to adapt to the smaller screens?

score 1 · Answer 1 · edited Dec 09 '18 at 15:36

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Go to Tweak Tool > Fonts and then increase Scaling Factor

edited Dec 09 '18 at 15:36

Zanna

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answered Aug 24 '16 at 15:17

mhm

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score 1 · Answer 2 · edited Dec 09 '18 at 15:35

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In 16.04, there is no need for the Tweak Tool. Scaling is supported out of the box; check out this answer

I personally have found that going to System Settings > Displays and then setting the Scale for menu and title bars works for me.

edited Dec 09 '18 at 15:35

Zanna

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answered Jan 02 '18 at 19:44

chrismarx

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How can I make text and icons larger on Ubuntu 16.04?

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