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suzannel36855588
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June 22, 2019
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Dreamweaver CS4 interface too small

  • June 22, 2019
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All of a sudden everything is tiny. I can barely see the name of files, menu, etc. Can anyone help me? Pleaseeeee and thank you 

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Correct answer bucksommerkamp

Did you recently upgrade your hardware to a high-DPI display (such as a MacBook Pro Retina display or a 4k monitor)?

That could cause everything to appear tiny. Dreamweaver CS4 is pretty long in the tooth (you probably know that, grin) -- it didn't know about all this cool new display hardware we use now. You might consider updating which will give you more control over the user interface with high-DPI displays.

Buck

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June 22, 2019

Ahhhhh, I never thought about the resolution. Thank you both for your help. I will check on an upgrade (ugghhh  ). Thanks again

Nancy OShea
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Nancy OSheaCommunity Expert
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June 22, 2019

There is no upgrade path from legacy Creative Suite 4 except to subscribe to DW CC either annually or month-to-month.  Annual plans cost less per month but there is a penalty fee for canceling early.  The month-to-month plan costs a bit more but you can cancel at anytime. 

Creative Cloud pricing and membership plans | Adobe Creative Cloud

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Nancy O'Shea— Product User & Community Expert
Nancy OShea
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Nancy OSheaCommunity Expert
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June 22, 2019

CS4 is very old software so it's not Hi-DPI aware.  Reset your operating system's display settings to the recommended resolution of 1280 x 800.

Dreamweaver system requirements

Nancy O'Shea— Product User & Community Expert
bucksommerkamp
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bucksommerkampCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
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June 22, 2019

Did you recently upgrade your hardware to a high-DPI display (such as a MacBook Pro Retina display or a 4k monitor)?

That could cause everything to appear tiny. Dreamweaver CS4 is pretty long in the tooth (you probably know that, grin) -- it didn't know about all this cool new display hardware we use now. You might consider updating which will give you more control over the user interface with high-DPI displays.

Buck

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