To understand what fractional scaling is, you first need to understand that scaling refers to adjusting the size of elements on the screen to make them larger or smaller. This is especially useful on high-resolution displays where elements may appear too small to be comfortably readable or usable.
Fractional scaling is a technique that allows adjusting the size of elements on the screen in fractional increments, meaning you're not limited to increasing the size in whole increments. For example, instead of just doubling the size of elements, you can adjust it to 125% or 150% of the original size, providing greater flexibility to tailor the scale to your preferences and your screen's characteristics.
Important Note: Enabling this option may consume system resources and affect performance, animation speed, and CPU usage, especially at intervals of 125%, 150%, 175%, or 225%.
Here's a basic tutorial to change the scale in Ubuntu/Slimbook OS/GNOME:
Open the system settings. You can do this from the applications menu or by searching for it in the application launcher.
In the system settings, look for the "Display" or "Monitors" section. The exact name may vary slightly depending on the version of Ubuntu you're using.
Within the display settings, you should find an option to adjust the scale or size of elements. Depending on your version of Ubuntu, it may appear as "Scale," "Scaling," or "Fractional Scaling."
Once you've found the scale option, you can adjust it by dragging the corresponding slider or selecting one of the predefined values.
Experiment with different scale values until you find the one that best suits your needs and preferences.
It's important to note that not all applications may support fractional scaling optimally, and some applications may appear distorted or not function properly with certain scale values. However, overall, fractional scaling provides a more flexible and precise way to adjust the size of elements on the screen compared to traditional scaling in whole increments.
