This article shows you how to change the text size on both Windows and Mac computers. It also explains how to change the font size using the most popular internet browsers.
Steps
Method 1 of 6: Windows
Step 1. Access the "Start" menu by clicking the icon
It features the Windows logo and is located in the lower left corner of the desktop.
Step 2. Launch the Settings app by clicking the icon
It features a gear and is located at the bottom left of the "Start" menu.
Step 3. Click the System icon
It features a computer monitor and is located in the upper left of the "Settings" window.
Step 4. Go to the Display tab
It is located in the upper left part of the appeared window.
Step 5. Select the "Change the size of text, apps and other items" drop-down menu
It is visible in the center of the main pane of the "Settings" window. This will display the list of available options.
Step 6. Choose the size you want
Choose one of the percentages in the drop-down menu that appeared. The percentage value refers to how much the text will be enlarged.
- The lowest selectable value is 100%.
- Some portions of the text will not change until the computer is restarted.
Step 7. Consider using the "Magnifying Glass" tool
This is an operating system feature that allows you to enlarge the content displayed on the screen without the need to change any settings:
- To activate the Windows "Magnifier" press the key combination ⊞ Win ++. Alternatively, search the "Start" menu using the magnifying glass keywords, then click the relevant icon that appears in the results list.
- Push the button - to decrease the magnification to a minimum value of 100% of the normal size.
- Push the button + to increase the magnification capacity of the lens up to a maximum of 1,600%.
- At this point, move the mouse cursor across the entire computer screen to zoom in on the content you want to consult or the elements you want to use.
Method 2 of 6: Mac
Step 1. Open a Finder window
Click the blue stylized face icon visible within the System Dock.
Step 2. Enter the View menu
It is located in the upper left corner of the Mac screen. A drop-down menu will appear.
Step 3. Choose the Show View Options option
It is one of the items listed in the menu. A pop-up window will appear.
Step 4. Select the "Text Size" drop-down menu
It is located at the top of the "View Options" window.
Step 5. Choose one of the proposed values
Select one of the numbers in the drop-down menu that appeared, based on the size you want to assign to the text.
If you choose to use a Finder theme other than the current one, you will need to repeat the steps described so far
Step 6. Change the size of the sidebar
If you need the items listed in the Finder side menu to appear larger, follow these instructions:
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- Choose the option System Preferences …;
- Click the icon General;
- Access the "Sidebar Icon Size" drop-down menu;
- Choose one of the available values (for example Average).
Step 7. Consider using the Mac's "Zoom" feature
One of the features of the "Accessibility" tab of the Mac allows you to enlarge the contents displayed on the screen without changing the system preferences. Before you can use the "Zoom" function you will need to enable it by following these instructions:
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- Choose the option System Preferences …;
- Click the icon Accessibility;
- Choose the voice Zoom;
- Select the "Use keyboard shortcuts to zoom" checkbox;
- To activate the "Zoom" press the key combination ⌥ Option + ⌘ Command + 8, then to enlarge what is displayed on the screen use the key combination ⌥ Option + ⌘ Command ++ while to decrease the contents press the key combination ⌥ Option + ⌘ Command + -.
Method 3 of 6: Google Chrome
Step 1. Launch Google Chrome by clicking the icon
Select it with a double click of the mouse. It is characterized by a red, yellow and green circle with a blue sphere in the center.
It should be noted that if you need to change the size of the items contained in the Chrome menus, you will need to use the Windows "Magnifying Glass" tool or the "Zoom" function on a Mac
Step 2. Try changing the font size of a specific web page
If you need to enlarge or reduce the text present within a specific website, you can do it using the "Zoom in" or "Zoom out" function by activating it directly from the keyboard. These changes will only be applied to the web page currently displayed in the browser. When you delete the cookies stored in Chrome you will have to reset the zoom level of the page. Follow these instructions:
- Go to the web page whose text size you want to change;
- Hold down the Ctrl (on Windows) or ⌘ Command (on Mac) key;
- Use the "Zoom In" function by pressing the + key while holding down the special Ctrl or ⌘ Command key;
- Use the "Zoom Out" function by pressing the - key while holding down the special Ctrl or ⌘ Command key.
Step 3. Press the Chrome ⋮ button
It is located in the upper right corner of the browser window. The main program menu will be displayed.
Step 4. Choose the Settings option
It is located in the center of the drop-down menu that appeared. Chrome's "Settings" tab will appear.
Step 5. Select the "Font Size" drop-down menu
It is located within the "Appearance" section of the "Settings" menu visible at the top of the page.
Step 6. Select the text size you prefer
Choose one of the items listed in the drop-down menu that appeared, for example Average, based on the size you want to give the text displayed within Chrome.
Step 7. Restart Chrome
Close all open browser tabs and windows, then restart it. This will ensure that the new font size settings will be applied correctly.
Method 4 of 6: Firefox
Step 1. Launch Firefox
Double click on the relevant icon. It features a blue globe wrapped in an orange fox.
It should be noted that if you need to change the size of the items contained in the Firefox menus, you will need to use the Windows "Magnifying Glass" tool or the "Zoom" function on a Mac
Step 2. Try changing the font size of a specific web page
If you need to enlarge or reduce the text present within a specific website, you can do it using the "Zoom in" or "Zoom out" function by activating it directly from the keyboard. These changes will only be applied to the web page currently displayed in the browser. When you delete the cookies stored in Firefox you will have to reset the zoom level of the page. Follow these instructions:
- Access the web page whose text size you want to change;
- Hold down the Ctrl (on Windows) or ⌘ Command (on Mac) key;
- Use the "Zoom In" function by pressing the + key while holding down the special Ctrl or ⌘ Command key;
- Use the "Zoom Out" function by pressing the - key while holding down the special Ctrl or ⌘ Command key.
Step 3. Press the ☰ button
It is located in the upper right corner of the Firefox window. The main program menu will be displayed.
Step 4. Choose the Options item
It is one of the items listed within the menu that appeared. The "Options" tab will be displayed.
If you are using a Mac, you will need to choose the option Preferences from the Firefox main menu.
Step 5. Scroll to the "Language and Appearance" section of the "General" tab of the "Options" menu
Step 6. Press the Advanced… button
It is located in the lower right of the "Language and Appearance" section. A pop-up window will appear.
Step 7. Uncheck the "Allow pages to choose their own fonts instead of set fonts" checkbox
It is visible at the bottom of the window that appeared.
Step 8. Access the "Minimum Font Size" drop-down menu
It is placed in the center of the window.
Step 9. Choose the size you want
Select one of the values in the menu that appears, based on the size you want to assign to the characters.
Step 10. Press the OK button
It is located at the bottom of the window.
If you have chosen a value greater than 24, you will be warned that some web pages may be impossible to use
Step 11. Restart Firefox
Close all open browser tabs and windows, then restart it. This will ensure that the new font size settings will be applied correctly.
Method 5 of 6: Microsoft Edge
Step 1. Launch Microsoft Edge
Double click on the relevant icon. It is characterized by an "e" in blue or white.
It should be noted that if you need to change the size of the items contained in the Edge menus, you will need to use the Windows "Magnifying Glass" tool
Step 2. Press the ⋯ button
It is located in the upper right corner of the browser window. The Edge main menu will appear.
Step 3. Use the "Zoom in" and "Zoom out" functions
Locate the "Zoom" section within the drop-down menu that appeared, then press the button - to use the "Zoom Out" function or + to use the "Zoom in" function.
Unlike other internet browsers, the zoom settings will be active on all web pages you visit with Edge
Method 6 of 6: Safari
Step 1. Launch Safari
Double click on the relevant icon. It is blue in color and features a small compass. It is located directly on the Mac Dock.
It should be noted that if you need to change the size of the elements contained in the Safari menus, you will need to use the "Zoom" function of the Mac
Step 2. Try changing the font size of a specific web page
If you need to enlarge or reduce the text present within a specific website, you can do it using the "Zoom in" or "Zoom out" function by activating it directly from the keyboard. These changes will only be applied to the web page currently displayed in the browser. When you delete the cookies stored in Safari you will have to reset the zoom level of the page. Follow these instructions:
- Go to the web page whose text size you want to change;
- Hold down the Ctrl (on Windows) or ⌘ Command (on Mac) key;
- Use the "Zoom In" function by pressing the + key while holding down the special Ctrl or ⌘ Command key;
- Use the "Zoom Out" function by pressing the - key while holding down the special Ctrl or ⌘ Command key.
- To return the text displayed on the page to its original size, access the menu View, then select the option Real size.
Step 3. Enter the Safari menu
It is located in the upper left corner of the Mac screen. A drop-down menu will appear.
Step 4. Choose the Preferences… option
It is one of the items in the drop-down menu that appeared.
Step 5. Go to the Advanced tab
It is located in the upper right part of the "Preferences" window.
Step 6. Select the check button "Never use font sizes smaller than", it is located in the "Accessibility" section of the "Advanced" tab of the "Preferences" window
Step 7. Access the drop-down menu next to the check button indicated representing the value "9"
A series of options will appear within a small drop-down menu.
Step 8. Choose the minimum size you want to assign to the text
Select the numeric value according to your needs. The chosen value will be used as the minimum size to be assigned to the characters displayed in Safari.
Step 9. Restart Safari
Close all open browser tabs and windows, then restart it. This will ensure that the new font size settings will be applied correctly.
