ClearType

Technology developed by Microsoft that enables Microsoft Windows XP users to increase the overall quality of all fonts displayed on their computer. Microsoft Windows XP was the first operating system released that supported ClearType. To enable ClearType in Windows XP follow the below steps.

1. Open the Control Panel.
2. In the Control Panel double-click Display.
3. In Display properties click the Appearance tab.
4. In Appearance click the Effects button.
5. In Effects check the option for Use the following method to smooth edges of screen fonts and select ClearType.

• Additional help and information with poor quality fonts can be found on document CH000557.
• The official Microsoft ClearType web page and the Windows XP install can be found here.

Also see: Font