QGIS Graphical User Interface (GUI)

Once you have opened the vanTreeMap project your interface should look like this:

Toolbars - Toolbars are where you will find the most useful geoprocessing, editing, navigation, and other tools. You can customize this area of your GUI to fit your needs.

Browser and Layers Panel - The browser panel lets you easily navigate your file system for data and project files. Your layers panel displays your project’s data layers and provides access to configuration settings.

Status Bar - The status bar displays current information about the map canvas, and allows you to make adjustments in the map’s scale and rotation.

Map Canvas or Map View - Call it either one. This is where the map is displayed as layers are loaded. You can zoom/pan the map canvas as well as select features and other operations.

Interface Preferences

You can change the look and feel of your GUI, as well as adjust default settings from QGIS-LTR –> Preferences or Settings –> Options.

Increasing Icon and Font Size

To increase the size of icons and text on your interface, go to the Settings menu at the top of your screen and click on Options.

Resize the dialogue box so you can see the drop-down for “icon size” and “font.” Icon changes will happen as soon as you click OK. Changes in font size won’t update until you quit and restart QGIS, so make sure you save your project now.

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