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I want to set the dpi scaling in xfce4-settings:appearance via bash script, so that I can bind it to a key shortcut. In the official docs I can only find the method to change it via GUI. Is there a terminal command to set the dpi value?

Thanks for help! Basti

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I think it's what you look for

xfconf-query -c xsettings -p /Xft/DPI -s 100

You can take a look at man xfconf-query

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  • That's exactly what I was looking for. Thank you!! Commented Jun 17, 2018 at 12:09
  • @SebastianHoelzl You are welcome. I recommend forum.xfce.org/index.php for questions specific to xfce. Commented Jun 17, 2018 at 12:16
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    If the property doesn't already exist, xfconf-query -c xsettings -n -t int -p "/Xft/DPI" -s 96 will create it. Commented Nov 10, 2021 at 2:24
  • Worked for me using Debian 12 with XFCE. Thank you. Commented May 13 at 12:11

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