Yikes - Display fonts are too big!!

I have a G6 iMac and all of a sudden the fonts on every page are huge. It seems like I am in some kind of zoom mode. Any clue how to fix this?
Thanks
Debby
iMac G6 Mac OS X (10.4.9)

Well, I'm not sure exactly what you mean. What
"page"? Is it only happening with web sites, or does
it happen everywhere? Is it just the text, or is
everything zoomed?
If it's just the web, and you're using Safari, go to
its preferences, click the Appearance tab and change
the font sizes. If it's everything, go to System
Preferences and check the Displays settings
(specifically, make sure that the resolution hasn't
changed to a lower one) and the Universal Access
settings (which have a zoom mode).
If none of this fits, give us more details.
This happens in all applications and browsers....Safari and Firefox so it must be some kind of system setting. Checked Universal settings, font size is set to 12 pt. Geez, I am stumped. My Mac is an iBook but this new whopper is my sister's....

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