Comment 8 for bug 8357

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Martin Pitt (pitti) wrote :

(In reply to comment #7)
> The physical size is either detected from the monitor, or entered manually into
> the X config file.

Exactly this should be set by an easy to use interface. Similar to the already
existing DPI switch in the advanced font dialog, but this is too hidden, and an
user will not know what a "DPI" is, or how to calculate it properly. That's why
I proposed to show two rulers the user can measure.

> So I don't think it would be possible to change the server DPI through the
> control panel.

It already is, it just should be done more obvious and easy.