Unreadable text - could it be my 5k + 4k + 1080p setup?

[Rogg]

I can't read the text on some screens any more. I just noticed it - I have a new 5k monitor with a 4k and a 1080p all running at the same time - not sure if that's related. I tried complete uninstall and fresh download + reinstall of 32-bit and 64-bit; I tried many compatibility settings, I tried zooming the text in the interface and also changing the font size manually in the configuration - it's always got this problem - it seems like the box to hold the text is too narrow and it wraps instead of flowing across. Any ideas anyone? I first bought XYplorer in 2015 - been using it a long time!!
I'm running XYPlorer: 64-bit Version 28.30.1600, Windows 11, Monitor 3 (main display) is a 5k LG Ultragear+ (5120x2160) Scale 100%, I usually keep Accessibility Scale at 125%, but I also tried it at 100% and tested with a reboot but no success), Monitor 1 is a built-in 4k (desktop extended, 3840x2400) scale 200%, Monitor 2 is 1080p (1920x1200) desktop extended scaled at 100%.

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[rinixon]

I came here to report the exact same issue.

XYPLORER 28.30.1600 x64
Windows 11
2560x1440
No scaling

[rinixon]

Doing a Windows repair fixed this issue for me

[admin]

Thanks for the info. What kind of repair was that?

[rinixon]

System > Recovery
Fix problems using Windows Update

[johnjpok]

I'm having the exact same issue. The text boxes next to the check boxes seem to be designed for a single line, but for some reason they all seem to get split into 2 lines, cutting off the text on the top and the bottom. The windows repair suggestion did not work for me. I'm windows 11, scale 100%, 1920 x 1080. I'm using the latest version of the 64 bit program, 28.30.220. I tried doing the upgrade from 32bit to 64 bit to see if it would solve it, but the problem persists on both versions. I used the properties on the program executable to change high DPI settings, as shown in the FAQ, but this did not help. This is a relatively recent problem. The search function is pretty unusable now, as are many of the menus that have checkbox text. Thanks for any suggestions/solutions that you may have! -John

[admin]

That's only in Dark Mode?

[johnjpok]

Oh, yes - that's right. I forgot that XYplorer has its own dark mode view. When I take off dark mode the problem goes away! When I put it back in dark mode, the problem is seen again.

[admin]

Can't reproduce it here. Are you using any 3rd party skins or themes?

[johnjpok]

I have a custom photo that I use as a background image. Switching it to the default image for windows 11 did not eliminate the problem.