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It is relatively straightforward to change font sizes in Eclipse through preferences (and answered several times in this forum).
However I'd like to change font size quickly (e.g., with Ctrl++ and Ctrl+- like in Linux terminal or Ctrl+mouse wheel in MS Office apps). Is there a way to do this in Eclipse?
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Eclipse Neon (4.6)
Zoom In
Ctrl++
or
Ctrl+=
Zoom Out
Ctrl+-
This feature is described here:
In text editors, you can now use Zoom In (Ctrl++ or Ctrl+=) and Zoom Out (Ctrl+-) commands to increase and decrease the font size. Like a change in the General > Appearance > Colors and Fonts preference page, the commands persistently change the font size in all editors of the same type. If the editor type's font is configured to use a default font, then that default font will be zoomed.
So, the font size change is not limited to the current file and the new value of the font size is available here Window >Preferences >General >Appearance >Colors and Fonts.
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I know it has been long since the original question was posted, but for future reference:check this project, https://github.com/gkorland/Eclipse-FontsI have used it, and it's very simple and efficient.
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Take a look at this project: http://code.google.com/p/tarlog-plugins/downloads/detail?name=tarlog.eclipse.plugins_1.4.2.jar&can=2&q=
It has some other features, but most importantly, it has Ctrl++ and Ctrl+- to change the font size, it's awesome.
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The Eclipse-Fonts extension will add toolbar buttons and keyboard shortcuts for changing font size. You can then use AutoHotkey to make Ctrl+Mousewheel zoom.
Under Help | Install New Software... in the menu, paste the update URL (http://eclipse-fonts.googlecode.com/svn/trunk/FontsUpdate/) into the Works with: text box and press Enter. Expand the tree and select FontsFeature as in the following image:
Complete the installation and restart Eclipse, then you should see the A toolbar buttons (circled in red in the following image) and be able to use the keyboard shortcuts Ctrl+- and Ctrl+= to zoom (although you may have to unbind those keys from Eclipse first).
To get Ctrl+MouseWheel zooming, you can use AutoHotkey with the following script:
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Windows > Preferences > General > Appearance > Colors and Fonts
Then, to change Java editor font: Java > Java Editor Text Font > EDIT
There it is.
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Oddly, working on a .js file and Ctrl, Shift, += works to zoom in (and Ctrl- works to zoom out but you have to select 1 or 2 after Ctrl-). This only works when I'm in the js file but the zoom applies to all my open tabs. Using Eclipse Juno on Ubuntu.
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Found a great plugin that works in Juno and Kepler. It puts shortcuts on the quick access bar for increasing or decreasing text size.
Install New Software ->http://eclipse-fonts.googlecode.com/svn/trunk/FontsUpdate/
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In Eclipse Neon.3, as well as in the new Eclipse Photon (4.8.0), I can resize the font easily with Ctrl + Shift + + and -, without any plugin or special key binding.
At least in Editor Windows (this does not work in other Views like Console, Project Explorer etc).
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I use an Eclipse plugin (in Eclipse Marketplace)https://marketplace.eclipse.org/content/fontsize
AbduAbdu
Here's a quicker way than multi-layer menus without resorting to plug-ins:
Use the Quick Access tool at the upper left corner.
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Type in 'font', then, from the list that drops down, click on the link for 'Preferences->Colors and Fonts->General->Appearance'.
One click replaces the 4 needed to get there through menus. I do it so often, my Quick Access tool pulls it up as a previous choice right at the top of the list so I can just type 'font' with a tap on the enter key and Boom!, I'm there.
If you want a keyboard shortcut, Ctrl+3 sets the focus to the Quick Access tool. Better yet, this even automatically brings up a list with your previous choices. The last one you chose will be on top, in which case a simple Ctrl+3 followed by enter would bring you straight there! I use this all the time to make it bigger during long typing or reading sessions to ease eye strain, or to make it smaller if I need more text on the screen at one time to make it easier to find something.
It's not quite as nice as zooming with the scroll wheel or with a simple Ctrl+ or Ctrl-, but it's a lot better than navigating through the menus every time!
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When you encounter a screen with a font that's too small, you can easily adjust it with a few keyboard shortcuts, your browser, or settings within your computer.
The steps you take vary depending on what kind of computer you are using, a Mac or PC. Both types of computers allow you to quickly change font size, but the keys you need to hit are different.
Keyboard Shortcut for Zoom
If you're using a PC, hold down the 'Ctrl' key while also tapping the '+' or '-' key. You'll find the 'Ctrl' (which means 'control') key on the lower left-hand part of the keyboard to zoom in and out. The '+' and '-' keys are located near the top right-hand corner of the keyboard. These actions trigger a zoom function, that lets you enlarge the screen you're viewing (the '+' sign) or zoom out using the '-' key.
On a Mac, the function is similar, except you'll use the 'Command' key with the '+' or '-' keys. The 'Command' key usually says Command on it and displays a symbol such as '⌘.' You'll find it toward the bottom left corner of the keyboard. The '+' and '-' keys are near the top right-hand corner of the keyboard, similar to the configuration for the PC.
The zoom functions work across a variety of platforms, including browsers and various software such as Microsoft Word and Adobe Creative Suite products.
Windows Change Font Size Buttons
You can also change the font size on your computer by using software commands. To change the font on your desktop or folders in Windows 10, Windows Central describes the process:
- Right-click on your desktop and select 'Display settings.'
- Use the slider to change the size of the text.
'If you want to temporarily enlarge a portion of the screen, use the built-in magnifier,' notes Windows Central. 'You can quickly open it by using the keyboard shortcut Windows key and the plus sign (+) to zoom in and minus sign (-) to zoom out. Use Windows key and 'Esc' to exit the magnifier. '
Mac Font Size Changes
In order to increase the font size on your Mac, you can lower your computer's resolution, change the size of the desktop icons, and increase the size of a sidebar size.
- From the main Apple menu, select System Preferences.
- Choose the Displays Menu.
- Choose the scaled button in the Resolution area.
- In the next window, select a lower resolution size.
You can also change the font size for desktop icons by right-clicking on your desktop and choosing Show View Options. In the window that pops up, you'll see options for icon size, grid spacing, text size, and label position. Use these controls to alter your screen view until it meets your needs.
Browser Font Adjustment
You can also adjust the font size in your browser:
- Firefox: Select tools -> options -> content -> font, and color. Here, you can change the default font size for the browser. Note that some websites have their font size set and the browser can’t always change it.
- Safari: From the Safari menu, choose Preferences. Under the advanced tab look for the accessibility section and click the button for 'Never use font sizes smaller than' and choose the font size that best meets your needs.
- Internet Explorer: Select menu -> view -> text size. Or, depending on the version, there may be a slider in the bottom right corner you can move to increase the page size, much like zoom.
- Google Chrome: From the Chrome menu, choose Preferences. This will open a settings window. Scroll down to the Appearance section, find the font size drop-down menu and choose your font size, which ranges from very small to very large.
Source
Guim, Mark. 'How to make text, apps, and other items bigger in Windows 10.' Windows Central, August 18, 2015.