Windows 7: How to change the taskbar font size

Question

Windows 7 (Aero) does not offer an option to easily change the taskbar font size.

BACKGROUND:
I was using the Medium Text size of 125%.
(Set via Control Panel\Appearance and Personalization\Display)

The problem I found was that many programs, sad to say, Microsoft's included, don't scale or position properly at other than 100%. I've reset the DPI to 100%, and have been able to customize most of my windows settings for easy reading, except the task bar font size

In Summary:

• There are many ways to change the taskbar font color.
• I'm looking to increase the actual font size.

Answer 1

You can not change the appearance of the taskbar in that way, The only alternative I see is not using the default Explorer shell (taskbar & desktop). Windows has the ability to use alternative shells:

http://www.osattack.com/category/alternative-shell/

Answer 2

Not an great selection,but may be better
Start Menu>right click on >properties>Taskbar tab>Taskbar appearance>use small icons

Answer 3

You could change the DPI. It's not the same thing as the changing resolution. Which will also change the size.

How to Change DPI - Windows 7

• Right Click Desktop
• Select Personalize
• Select Display from left side bar at the bottom
• Select new size higher than the current setting
• Click Apply
• Logout then back in