GPO tool

Group Policy made searchable

A free ADMX browser or comparison tool for IT administrators.Search policies, find registry keys, and see exactly what each setting writes to the Windows Registry. Or compare two GPO backups to see exactly what has changed between them.

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Prohibit selection of visual style font size

Prevents users from changing the size of the font in the windows and buttons displayed on their screens.

If this setting is enabled, the "Font size" drop-down list on the Appearance tab in Display Properties is disabled.

If you disable or do not configure this setting, a user may change the font size using the "Font size" drop-down list on the Appearance tab.

Registry Information

VendorMicrosoft
ProductControl Panel Display
CategoryPersonalization
Applies toUser Configuration
Supported onWindows Pre Vista
Registry Key[HKCU]SoftwareMicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersionPoliciesSystem
Value NameNoSizeChoice
TypeREG_DWORD