ClearType Switch

If you have upgraded your monitor from a CRT one to an LCD one, you might probably want to adjust a few settings that can help you achieve a greater viewing experience such as enabling the ClearType anti-aliasing.

However, instead of browsing endless menus looking for the appropriate menu that can disable or enable it, you can turn to third-party applications such as ClearType Switch that can help you do so instantly.

ClearType Switch is a program that can help you toggle ClearType (a mode that is suitable for LCD monitors), which renders the text in a different manner by drawing rectangle-shaped pixels instead of circle CRT dots.

It can also help you fine-tune these settings so that they better fit your needs by providing you with a ClearType Tuner component, which can be easily accessed from the application's main window.

This program's interface is not flashy or complicated, but instead simple and easy to understand, even for novices. It consists of three sections that feature additional descriptions of their usability, making the app even more accessible for inexperienced users.

The top section lets you enable smooth edges for screen fonts and toggle ClearType by simply ticking their corresponding checkboxes. You can also access a ClearType tuner that allows you to adjust more specific changes so that the font is displayed in a way that is appropriate to your monitor's settings.

The program features a set of Command Line functions that can be used in scripts. You can access them from the bottom part of the window and copy or paste them freely.

ClearType Switch also provides you with quick access to system font and other appearance settings. You can access them by clicking the dedicated button in the appropriate section.

ClearType Switch is a lightweight application that can help you enable ClearType on your system and adjust other related parameters without significant efforts. It comes with a simple user interface and packs a few functions that come with brief descriptions as well, making it both efficient and easy to use.