The Easiest Way to Change Text/Font Size on Your iPhone

ByJim Miller

If you or someone you know has problems with eyesight, the default font size on an iPhone might feel too small. Fortunately, there is a simple way to increase the text/font size on your iPhone. In this article, we will guide you through the easiest method to change the text size on your iPhone, as well as some additional tips to make it even more readable.

Method 1: Increase or Decrease Text Size

The first method to change the font size on your iPhone is quite straightforward. Just follow these simple steps:

  1. Open the Settings app on your iPhone.
  2. Scroll down and tap on Display & Brightness.
  3. Tap on Text Size.
  4. Drag the slider towards the right to increase the text size or towards the left to decrease it. That's it! The text size of your entire iPhone will be adjusted accordingly.

Method 2: Get Even Bigger Text

If the maximum size from the first method is still too small for you, there are accessibility options to further increase the text size on your iPhone. Here's how to do it:

  1. Open the Settings app on your iPhone.
  2. Scroll down and tap on Accessibility.
  3. Tap on Display & Text Size.
  4. Tap on Larger Text.
  5. Enable the toggle for Larger Accessibility Sizes. This will unlock even more sizes for the text on your iPhone. Now, drag the slider towards the right to further increase the text size.

If you are still struggling to read your screen, you can also make the text bold and increase the contrast of your iPhone screen for better visibility. Just follow these optional steps:

  1. Tap on Back to go back to the Accessibility menu.
  2. Enable the toggle for Bold Text. You can also enable the toggle for Increase Contrast to enhance the contrast of your iPhone screen.

Bonus Tip: Change Text Size of a Particular App

If you have a problem with the text size of a specific app on your iPhone, you can change the text size for that app specifically. Here's how:

  1. Open the Settings app on your iPhone.
  2. Tap on Control Center.
  3. Scroll down and tap on the + next to Text Size.
  4. Now, open the app in which you want to increase the font size.
  5. Swipe down from the top right side of the screen to access the Control Center while keeping the app open.
  6. Tap on the Text Size shortcut.
  7. Tap on Messages Only (or the app you have opened).
  8. Swipe up on the slider to increase the text size in that particular app.
  9. Tap anywhere on the screen to close the Text Size slider and go back to the Control Center. Now, when you go to the app you've opened, you'll find the text size changed inside that app.

Changing the text size on your iPhone can greatly improve your user experience. Take advantage of these simple methods to customize the text size according to your eyesight and enjoy well-visible texts on your iPhone.

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