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If the text on your iPhone feels too small, you can make it easier to read in just a minute or two.
This week’s quick guide shows you how to increase your iPhone font size using the Accessibility settings.
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What You’ll Learn
• how to open the right iPhone setting
• how to turn on Larger Accessibility Sizes
• how to move the slider to make text bigger
Step 1 – Open Settings
Open the Settings app, scroll down, and tap Display & Text Size.
Step 2 – Tap Larger Text
In the Display & Text Size menu click Larger Text.
Step 3 – Tap Button
Tap the Larger Accessibility Sizes button.
Step 4 – Drag Dot
Drag the dot along the scale to get to the font to the desired size.
Step 5 – Press Back
Press Back to continue to use your phone. All font sizes should be adjusted to your desired size.
Tech Tip
Some apps support larger text better than others, but many common iPhone apps will adjust right away.
Final Thought
If reading your phone feels tiring, making the font a little bigger can make everyday tasks much more comfortable.
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