Fix PF Screen - Get it Back to Normal

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The issue discussed involves a user experiencing enlarged text and screen size specifically on the PF forum, while other sites remain unaffected. The problem was identified as accidental page magnification in the Firefox browser. The solution provided is to press "ctrl+0" to reset the magnification back to normal. The user expressed surprise at this simple fix, noting they had never encountered the issue before. This highlights the importance of understanding browser functions to resolve display problems.
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It's not so much of a Science question as a query of a computer illiterate:redface:, but in last days everything PF became unpleasantly l a r g e on the screen which has become wider than I like and the type is heavy ; this happens only with PF no other forum or site.

What happened? No, don't tell me, tell me how I can get it back like it was before please. :smile:
 
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My personal opinion, of course, is to trash that Windows-burner and get a Mac.
 
It might be useful for potential helpers to know what browser you use.
 
Kurdt said:
It might be useful for potential helpers to know what browser you use.
Firefox.
 
epenguin said:
Firefox.
You have accidentally magnified the page.

Press "ctrl+0" to reset the magnification.
 
Thank you! Instant Magic as you can see. Oh, maybe you can't. Never ever happened before so didn't know.
 

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