Make Your Phone and Computer Easier to Read
You should not squint at your devices. Every phone and computer has settings for larger, clearer text.
Step by step
- Find Display or Accessibility. In your settings app.
- Choose larger text. Slide to a comfortable size.
- Turn on bold text. It improves contrast.
- Try dark or light mode. Pick what is kinder to your eyes.
- Zoom the browser. Press Control and plus, or Command and plus.
What to expect
Expect options for text size, bold text, contrast and zoom on every device. The menu names vary by phone.
Mistakes to avoid
Do not assume small text is your fault. Avoid maxing everything at once, which can break layouts.
A good next step
Pick a size one step larger than you think you need.
A prompt you can copy
Type this into ChatGPT, Claude or Gemini
Give me step-by-step instructions to make the text bigger on my [device and model], using simple words.
Good to know. Ask AI for steps for your exact device. Settings differ between models.
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Will large text break apps?
Some layouts shift, but most work well.
What about a screen magnifier?
Most devices have one in accessibility settings.