On iPhone, text size plays an important role in ensuring a comfortable reading. But what if you find it harder to read content on certain apps than others? Don’t worry! We have the perfect solution for you. By reading our guide on how to change text size for individual apps on iPhone, you can effortlessly adjust the preferred reading size. So, what are you waiting for? Let’s dive in!
How to Change Text Size for Individual Apps on your iPhone
Many iPhone users struggle to read small text in some apps, which makes it challenging to use the app. While comprehending big and small text may look straightforward it can be a little tricky in Apple devices. But don’t worry, there is a solution. You can change the text size on your iPhone by following these steps:
Option 1: In Apps
Follow the steps below to change text sizes individually across apps on iPhone:
1. Go to the Settings on your iPhone and select Control Centre.
2. Tap on Text Size under the MORE CONTROLS section.
3. Tap on the Plus (+) icon next to Text Size to enable it under the Control Centre.
4. Once done, exit Settings and open the app you want to change text size.
5. To access the iOS Control Centre, swipe down from the right corner of your phone.
6. Next, tap on AA.
7. Select the option that says (app name) only. Here, we have opened Instagram in the background.
8. Lastly, drag the slider up or down to increase or decrease the size.
This way you can automatically change the app’s text size.
Option 2: In Webpages
You can even change text sizes on web pages. Let’s see how:
1. Open Safari on your iPhone device.
2. Navigate to the website you want to change the text size.
3. Tap on the AA button at the bottom left corner of the web page.
4. Now, tap on Large A to make the text size bigger or Small A to make the text size smaller.
Now, the text size of your selected webpage will be changed.
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How to Change Text Size on a Per-app Basis in MacOS Sonoma
Follow these steps to change text size on a per-app basis in MacOS Sonoma:
Option 1: In Apps
For apps like Mail, Messages, Notes, and News, you can easily change the text size by using Keys.
1. To make the text size bigger simply press command and plus (+) keys.
2. To make the text size small press command and minus (-) keys.
Option 2: In Webpages
It’s pretty simple to change the text size on web pages, follow the steps below:
1. Open Safari on your macOS.
2. Go to the webpage you want to change size.
3. Press Command, Option, and Plus (+) keys together to increase the size of the text on a webpage and it appears as shown below.
Note: Similarly press the Command, Option, and Minus (-) keys to decrease the size of the text.
And just like that, your text size will be altered.
Option 3: In Desktop Labels and File and Folder Names
1. On your desktop, go to View in the menu.
2. Now, click on the Show View Options.
Note: You can also open Show View Options by pressing Command + J keys together.
3. Click on the arrows beside Text size to increase and decrease the sizes.
Now you can choose the sizes of the texts easily. As you change the text size, all fonts under folder and files as well as desktop labels will automatically start changing.
Option 4: In Settings
You can use System Settings to change text size to your preferred reading size for apps like Messages, Mail, and Calendars. Here’s how you can do it:
1. On your Mac device, select Apple Menu and then System Settings.
2. Scroll down and click on Accessibility in the sidebar.
3. Click on Display and navigate to Text.
4. Scroll down and click on Text size.
5. Now, to increase the text size, drag the slider to the right and left to decrease the text size.
6. Click on the arrow beside individual apps to make a preferred text size according to your size and click on Done.
Just like that, you will be able to change text sizes.
What is the Difference Between Default and Preferred Reading Size on Mac?
On Mac, the default reading size is automatically set by the app itself if you have not manually adjusted a preferred reading size. This default font size ensures that the content is presented comfortably for reading. On the other hand, the preferred reading size is determined by the users themselves. This can be set using the slider located in the Text size popup. You can choose to keep this setting for all apps, except for those that are fine at the default size. You also have the option to customize the text size for each app you use.
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How to Make Icons Bigger for System Features on Mac
Here are the steps given to make the icon bigger for system features on Mac:
Option 1: In Desktop
After knowing to change the text size on a per-app basis in MacOS Sonoma, follow the steps to change the text size on Mac simply from your desktop:
1. On your desktop, go to View in the menu.
2. Now, click on the Show View Options.
Note: You can also open Show View Options by pressing Command + J keys together.
3. Click on the Icon size and drag the slider to the right to make the icon size bigger.
Now your text sizes will be altered.
Option 2: In Sidebars
You can also change the text size from the sidebar. Let’s see how:
1. On your Mac device, select Apple Menu and then System Settings.
2. Click on Appearance > Sidebar icon size.
Now, you can choose large to make the text bigger or small to make the text size smaller.
Which Apps Allow You to Fine-Tune or Change Text Size on Mac?
Mac itself offers a built-in app that allows you to fine-tune or change text size. This eliminates the need for third-party tools. Some of the popular built-in apps are listed below:
- Finder: This app is a default file manager and graphical user interface shell used on Mac devices. This lets you easily adjust the text size according to your preference.
- Mail: This app allows you to customize the text size for a personalized experience.
- Messages: You can easily increase or decrease the text size in your conversation by simply pressing the Command + and – keys.
- Notes: The notes app also provides a convenient option to adjust the text size on Mac. This makes content more accessible.
- Calendar: Like other built-in apps, calendars also offer the ability to customize the text size for appointments or events.
While Mac provides these built-in apps, there are also third-party apps that allow users to change text size on Mac such as BigText, EasyRes, and others.
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