Forms 10g Migration : Labels on Buttons get shrinked.

Hi All ,
We have forms from 5/6i converted into forms 10g but observed that on the migrated form Labels on Buttons get shrinked and show up half instead of full.
First case ,why does this happen ? If so what is the soln. for this.
One solution might to select each button and change its height , but do you think there is any better way to do it so that it applies to all buttons on the canvas ...
Thanks,

Hi ,
I have used the sam cooridnate system as in forms 5.
Can you please let me know if this would have any impact to do with the labels size on buttons and other text items.
I so what value should I change it to.
I have Real : point as my coirdinate system currently .
Thanks ,

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