Change the number of columns

Applies To: Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2003 R2, Windows Server 2003 with SP1, Windows Server 2003 with SP2

To change the number of columns

Open HyperTerminal.
Open a saved connection file or create a new connection.
On the File menu, click Properties.
Click the Settings tab. In the Emulation drop-down box, choose either VT100, VT100J or VT-UTF8.
Click the Terminal Setup button and as appropriate, either check or clear the 132 column mode check box. Click OK, and click OK again.

Notes

Performing this task does not require you to have administrative credentials. Therefore, as a security best practice, consider performing this task as a user without administrative credentials.
To open HyperTerminal, click Start, point to All programs, point to Accessories, point to Communications, and then click HyperTerminal.
HyperTerminal is not installed by default. For information on how to install HyperTerminal, see Related Topics.
This procedure is valid only when emulating a VT100, VT100J or VT-UTF8 terminal.
The default number of columns is 80.
You can not change the number of rows displayed by HyperTerminal. VT-UTF8 and Minitel terminal emulation will display 25 rows and all other terminal types will display 24 rows.

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