How to Toggle LCD Font Smoothing on a Mac
Click the Apple menu., Click "System Preferences.", Click the "General" option., Check the "Use LCD font smoothing when available" box., Log out and log back in.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Click the Apple menu.
This can be found in the upper-left corner of the menu bar.
It will be visible no matter which program is currently open. -
Step 2: Click "System Preferences."
, This is at the front of the first row of options.
If the System Preferences menu opens to a different section, click the "Show All" button at the top of the window, which has 12 dots in a grid pattern for an icon. , This will enable font smoothing to reduce jagged edges.
You can see an immediate difference in the clock and account name in the upper-right corner. , This will ensure that your changes take effect everywhere that font smoothing is available. -
Step 3: Click the "General" option.
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Step 4: Check the "Use LCD font smoothing when available" box.
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Step 5: Log out and log back in.
Detailed Guide
This can be found in the upper-left corner of the menu bar.
It will be visible no matter which program is currently open.
, This is at the front of the first row of options.
If the System Preferences menu opens to a different section, click the "Show All" button at the top of the window, which has 12 dots in a grid pattern for an icon. , This will enable font smoothing to reduce jagged edges.
You can see an immediate difference in the clock and account name in the upper-right corner. , This will ensure that your changes take effect everywhere that font smoothing is available.
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