How to make Google Chrome honor my Windows dpi setting?

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Published on 2009-08-31T11:49:53Z Indexed on 2010/03/26 17:53 UTC
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_{Google Chrome doesn't seem to respect my dpi-setting in Windows. i run at 150 dpi, but Chrome ignores that; meaning that images and text are teeeeeeny tiny.}

_{i hit}

_{Ctrl + +}
_{Ctrl + +}

_{to zoom in. Unfortunatly every new tab, or new window, defaults to the 100% teeny tiny zoom level.}

_{Is it possible for either:}

_{Chrome to respect my Windows dpi setting?}
_{Chrome to remember my zoom preference?}

_{Keywords: chrome, high dpi, accessibility}

_{Checked version: 4.0.249.78}

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