DisplayFusion RSS: Windows 10 - small taskbar Systray clock text is too large with large DPI https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/RSS/?TopicID=1641c685-0542-43d6-ab61-58c7adf67427 DisplayFusion RSS: Windows 10 - small taskbar Systray clock text is too large with large DPI Sun, 19 Apr 2026 19:40:52 GMT en hourly 1 https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/RSS/?TopicID=1641c685-0542-43d6-ab61-58c7adf67427 RE: Windows 10 - small taskbar Systray clock text is too large with large DPI https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/windows-10-small-taskbar-systray-clock-text-is-too-large-with-large-dpi/?ID=1641c685-0542-43d6-ab61-58c7adf67427#14 Tue, 25 May 2021 16:11:51 GMT Binary Fortress Software https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/windows-10-small-taskbar-systray-clock-text-is-too-large-with-large-dpi/?ID=1641c685-0542-43d6-ab61-58c7adf67427#14 DisplayFusion That's good to hear! I've not noticed any issues over the last few days switching from undocked (laptop only) to using by dock with changing DPI settings, so I'm crossing my fingers this will continue to be an effective workaround for my usage. ]]> RE: Windows 10 - small taskbar Systray clock text is too large with large DPI https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/windows-10-small-taskbar-systray-clock-text-is-too-large-with-large-dpi/?ID=1641c685-0542-43d6-ab61-58c7adf67427#13 Mon, 24 May 2021 17:26:50 GMT Binary Fortress Software https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/windows-10-small-taskbar-systray-clock-text-is-too-large-with-large-dpi/?ID=1641c685-0542-43d6-ab61-58c7adf67427#13 DisplayFusion
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1. Navigate to C:\Program Files (x86)\DisplayFusion
2. Right-click DisplayFusion.exe > Properties > Compatibility tab > click Change high DPI settings
3. Set "Use the DPI that's set for my main display when" to "I open this program"
4. Check "Override high DPI scaling behavior.
5. Select the dropdown for "Scaling performed by:" to "System" and click OK
6. Restart DisplayFusion


Thanks Kevin! This worked out great! ]]> RE: Windows 10 - small taskbar Systray clock text is too large with large DPI https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/windows-10-small-taskbar-systray-clock-text-is-too-large-with-large-dpi/?ID=1641c685-0542-43d6-ab61-58c7adf67427#12 Wed, 19 May 2021 22:40:06 GMT Binary Fortress Software https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/windows-10-small-taskbar-systray-clock-text-is-too-large-with-large-dpi/?ID=1641c685-0542-43d6-ab61-58c7adf67427#12 DisplayFusion I got this fixed by setting a default font size to it rather than making it scale on its own. Thank you for the proposed solutions I will test them as well. ]]> RE: Windows 10 - small taskbar Systray clock text is too large with large DPI https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/windows-10-small-taskbar-systray-clock-text-is-too-large-with-large-dpi/?ID=1641c685-0542-43d6-ab61-58c7adf67427#11 Wed, 19 May 2021 17:21:55 GMT Binary Fortress Software https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/windows-10-small-taskbar-systray-clock-text-is-too-large-with-large-dpi/?ID=1641c685-0542-43d6-ab61-58c7adf67427#11 DisplayFusion Not sure if this helps, but I finally turned the clock display off on the taskbars that weren't displaying correctly. While I wish it worked, it isn't as annoying or distracting as seeing the wrong size text.

I also had a similar issue with an Outlook plugin but I figured out how to turn on compatibility mode and that fixed it. ]]> RE: Windows 10 - small taskbar Systray clock text is too large with large DPI https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/windows-10-small-taskbar-systray-clock-text-is-too-large-with-large-dpi/?ID=1641c685-0542-43d6-ab61-58c7adf67427#10 Wed, 19 May 2021 14:20:07 GMT Binary Fortress Software https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/windows-10-small-taskbar-systray-clock-text-is-too-large-with-large-dpi/?ID=1641c685-0542-43d6-ab61-58c7adf67427#10 DisplayFusion Most of the apps I run into text size issues because of display scaling, I can restart the apps and it is back to normal. DisplayFusion does not get fixed if I kill every related process that I find and restart the app. Is there anything else that can be done to have DisplayFusion fix the font size after restarting the app?

Messing with the Compatibility settings maybe is allowing this to work better for restarting the application.

1. Navigate to C:\Program Files (x86)\DisplayFusion
2. Right-click DisplayFusion.exe > Properties > Compatibility tab > click Change high DPI settings
3. Set "Use the DPI that's set for my main display when" to "I open this program"
4. Check "Override high DPI scaling behavior.
5. Select the dropdown for "Scaling performed by:" to "System" and click OK
6. Restart DisplayFusion

I haven't tested it further than changing these settings, restarting DisplayFusion and getting a normal font size for the clock for the taskbar while I'm still logged in and connected to my dock with my other monitors where my display scaling is back to 100% on all monitors. I suppose this may not work for everyone depending on their scaling settings. ]]> RE: Windows 10 - small taskbar Systray clock text is too large with large DPI https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/windows-10-small-taskbar-systray-clock-text-is-too-large-with-large-dpi/?ID=1641c685-0542-43d6-ab61-58c7adf67427#9 Sun, 25 Apr 2021 22:07:49 GMT Binary Fortress Software https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/windows-10-small-taskbar-systray-clock-text-is-too-large-with-large-dpi/?ID=1641c685-0542-43d6-ab61-58c7adf67427#9 DisplayFusion Every time I start my computer the clock font size issue appears. I have to log off and in again after every restart for this to get fixed, which is still annoying. There must be a way to refresh it at every start, not just at logging in! ]]> RE: Windows 10 - small taskbar Systray clock text is too large with large DPI https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/windows-10-small-taskbar-systray-clock-text-is-too-large-with-large-dpi/?ID=1641c685-0542-43d6-ab61-58c7adf67427#8 Thu, 10 Dec 2020 17:21:24 GMT Binary Fortress Software https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/windows-10-small-taskbar-systray-clock-text-is-too-large-with-large-dpi/?ID=1641c685-0542-43d6-ab61-58c7adf67427#8 DisplayFusion incorrect post removed ]]> RE: Windows 10 - small taskbar Systray clock text is too large with large DPI https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/windows-10-small-taskbar-systray-clock-text-is-too-large-with-large-dpi/?ID=1641c685-0542-43d6-ab61-58c7adf67427#7 Mon, 20 Jul 2020 19:44:50 GMT Binary Fortress Software https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/windows-10-small-taskbar-systray-clock-text-is-too-large-with-large-dpi/?ID=1641c685-0542-43d6-ab61-58c7adf67427#7 DisplayFusion Sorry Nathan, unfortunately this is a Windows issue and requires a logout/login to fix. :( ]]> RE: Windows 10 - small taskbar Systray clock text is too large with large DPI https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/windows-10-small-taskbar-systray-clock-text-is-too-large-with-large-dpi/?ID=1641c685-0542-43d6-ab61-58c7adf67427#6 Mon, 20 Jul 2020 19:33:57 GMT Binary Fortress Software https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/windows-10-small-taskbar-systray-clock-text-is-too-large-with-large-dpi/?ID=1641c685-0542-43d6-ab61-58c7adf67427#6 DisplayFusion
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This usually happens if the scaling level in Windows has changed but the system hasn't been logged out/logged in. The next time you run into this, could you try a logout/login?


Hey Keith, just thought I'd quote you to see if there's any update on this issue? ]]> RE: Windows 10 - small taskbar Systray clock text is too large with large DPI https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/windows-10-small-taskbar-systray-clock-text-is-too-large-with-large-dpi/?ID=1641c685-0542-43d6-ab61-58c7adf67427#5 Mon, 20 Jul 2020 19:33:14 GMT Binary Fortress Software https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/windows-10-small-taskbar-systray-clock-text-is-too-large-with-large-dpi/?ID=1641c685-0542-43d6-ab61-58c7adf67427#5 DisplayFusion I'm just wondering is there is any update on fixing this issue? Sorry but it is the one annoying thing about DisplayFusion. ]]> RE: Windows 10 - small taskbar Systray clock text is too large with large DPI https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/windows-10-small-taskbar-systray-clock-text-is-too-large-with-large-dpi/?ID=1641c685-0542-43d6-ab61-58c7adf67427#4 Tue, 13 Aug 2019 17:18:53 GMT Binary Fortress Software https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/windows-10-small-taskbar-systray-clock-text-is-too-large-with-large-dpi/?ID=1641c685-0542-43d6-ab61-58c7adf67427#4 DisplayFusion I'm hoping this can be fixed. I have the large time/date issue as well. I have a surface pro and dock and undock with different configurations, so I don't want to have to log out and lose my work when I go from one location to another. ]]> RE: Windows 10 - small taskbar Systray clock text is too large with large DPI https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/windows-10-small-taskbar-systray-clock-text-is-too-large-with-large-dpi/?ID=1641c685-0542-43d6-ab61-58c7adf67427#3 Fri, 15 Mar 2019 07:21:58 GMT Binary Fortress Software https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/windows-10-small-taskbar-systray-clock-text-is-too-large-with-large-dpi/?ID=1641c685-0542-43d6-ab61-58c7adf67427#3 DisplayFusion Thanks, that fixed the issue.

It means I need to make sure to have the additional screens attached before I power on the laptop, but that's something I can get used to. ]]> RE: Windows 10 - small taskbar Systray clock text is too large with large DPI https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/windows-10-small-taskbar-systray-clock-text-is-too-large-with-large-dpi/?ID=1641c685-0542-43d6-ab61-58c7adf67427#2 Thu, 14 Mar 2019 19:37:45 GMT Binary Fortress Software https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/windows-10-small-taskbar-systray-clock-text-is-too-large-with-large-dpi/?ID=1641c685-0542-43d6-ab61-58c7adf67427#2 DisplayFusion This usually happens if the scaling level in Windows has changed but the system hasn't been logged out/logged in. The next time you run into this, could you try a logout/login? ]]> Windows 10 - small taskbar Systray clock text is too large with large DPI https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/windows-10-small-taskbar-systray-clock-text-is-too-large-with-large-dpi/?ID=1641c685-0542-43d6-ab61-58c7adf67427 Thu, 14 Mar 2019 09:39:32 GMT Binary Fortress Software https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/windows-10-small-taskbar-systray-clock-text-is-too-large-with-large-dpi/?ID=1641c685-0542-43d6-ab61-58c7adf67427 DisplayFusion I'm using my work laptop with large scaling/DPI (150%) on the native screen, and two attached monitors with normal scaling. All screens are running the native 1080p resolution and I am using DisplayFusion to give each screen its own taskbar.

Under this setup, the system tray clock on DF taskbars is far too large. I have narrowed it down to the DPI setting: if I set this to 100% for my laptop screen, the DF taskbar clocks display correctly.

Things I've already tried which did not help:
-Setting a custom size for the DF taskbar (30px to match Windows small taskbar)
-Advanced Setting - Font Scaling: Force X/Y

Is there something else I can try, or is this a known issue with scaling? ]]>