Increase the font size of output and menus in NetBeans

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I am using the latest version of NetBeans and I need to increase the font size of output and menus(Not the code part). I tried:

netbeans_default_options=".... --fontsize 16"

But the IDE doesn't startup when I add this to netbeans.conf. Please help me or I would go blind :D

What operating system do you use? – arcquim May 09 '17 at 11:17 — arcquim, May 09 '17 at 11:17

score 15 · Accepted Answer · answered May 10 '17 at 12:58

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On Windows 10 editing netbeans.conf (appending the --fontsize 16 to netbeans_default_options) normally should work (at least, it works for me with the latest NetBeans). Another solution is to start netbeans.exe with --fontsize 16 option. For instance, having a shortcut to NetBeans on a desktop, you can modify it in the following fashion: right-click on the shortcut, click Properties, select Shortcut, append to the target line --fontsize 16.

answered May 10 '17 at 12:58

arcquim

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"C:\Program Files\NetBeans-11.1\netbeans\bin\netbeans64.exe" --fontsize 16 – Park JongBum Oct 11 '19 at 11:10
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It worked. but putting --fontsize size option in netbeans file is not working. I don't understand why?. This question is a proof others are facing the same issue. But why? – Pie Oct 15 '20 at 13:18
Where is netbeans.conf? – Damn Vegetables Jan 19 '22 at 13:07
@DamnVegetables, on Windows it's usually located here: `C:\Program Files\NetBeans\etc\netbeans.conf` – arcquim Jan 23 '22 at 18:23
Changing netbeans.conf worked for me on Win10, NetBeans12 – Yevgeniy Afanasyev Feb 18 '22 at 05:34

score 2 · Answer 2 · answered Oct 11 '17 at 09:19

Go to the bin directory where Netbeans is installed. Generally the defualt is : C:\Program Files\NetBeans <version>\bin. Now through Command Prompt start netbeans by: netbeans --fontsize 14 --console suppress. By using --console suppress you can close the cmd window, without affecting the netbeans window.

score 2 · Answer 3 · answered Apr 10 '19 at 09:21

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setting -J-Dsun.java2d.dpiaware=true -> false, worked for me

answered Apr 10 '19 at 09:21

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score 1 · Answer 4 · answered Aug 17 '18 at 16:57

Please follow the below steps:

NetBeans Menu :

C:\Program Files\NetBeans 8.2\bin>netbeans --fontsize 20

NetBeans Project folder/file navigation:

C:\Program Files\NetBeans 8.2\bin>netbeans --laf javax.swing.plaf.metal.MetalLookAndFeel --fontsize 20

score 1 · Answer 5 · answered Mar 16 '21 at 09:08

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The solutions work for Menu and Project Tab. For output window, you can just press Ctrl + Up or right click in the area and select Larger (or smaller) Font.

answered Mar 16 '21 at 09:08

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dko · Answer 6 · 2021-01-12T22:53:49.730

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Literally NONE of any posted solution worked for me.

Below is my solution from another similar question here

I am using NetBeans 11.1 on Linux. I found the solution by searching the Options menu. The issue was the IDE Theme- which has an "Override" font size.

Tools > Options > Appearance > Darcula Look And Feel

Uncheck "Override Default fonts by [ Dialog 10 ]"

(OR increase the override font to a bigger size)

Hit OK

Exit and restart NetBeans!

Your environment preferences should be saved for future NetBeans sessions!

edited Jan 12 '21 at 22:53

answered Jan 12 '21 at 22:29

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I'm on Windows 10 and NetBeans 12. I don't have it – Yevgeniy Afanasyev Feb 18 '22 at 05:24

score -1 · Answer 7 · answered Aug 27 '21 at 08:31

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If you're on Windows then go to TOOLS > OPTIONS > MISCELLANEOUS > OUTPUT Click on font: to change font size

answered Aug 27 '21 at 08:31

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No, this is for output window, if you are missing it, you can activate it in menu->windows->output – Yevgeniy Afanasyev Feb 18 '22 at 05:29

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