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SQL Server Management Studio Object Explorer - How to increase Font Size?

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In SQL Server Management Studio Object Explorer - How to increase Font Size?

From the tool --> Options --> Fonts & Colors we can change fonts for many windows. There is a drop down 'Show Settings For' where we can changes font for text in many area's but I'm not sure how to change the font for the Object Explorer. I thought it would be the tools window drop down selection but that didn't effect the Object Explorer. Any help is appreciated. Thanks!

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Catto Avatar asked Oct 16 '13 19:10

Catto


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You can't change the font of the Object Explorer on it's own but you can change it.

  1. Go to "Tools/Options/Fonts and Colors"
  2. Under the "Show settings for:" dropdown choose "Environment font"
  3. Set the font/fontsize to whatever you want (I use 12 pt Segoe UI)
  4. Click "OK"
  5. Restart SSMS
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duckbenny Avatar answered Sep 28 '22 20:09

duckbenny


Using SSMS 2016, it will set use the font and size settings under "Environment Font" in object explorer (and in all menus etc) on restart of SSMS. Screen shot showing setting panel and result

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DavidCC Avatar answered Sep 28 '22 19:09

DavidCC