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    1 min read 4 stepsFebruary 16, 2026Verified February 2026

    Cross-Platform: Accessibility Tips for All Devices

    Make any device easier to use with built-in accessibility features you might not know about.

    In this guide (4 steps):

    1. 1.Increase text size everywhere
    2. 2.Use dark mode
    3. 3.Enable live captions
    4. 4.Magnification tools
    1

    Increase text size everywhere

    ~15s
    iPhone: SettingsDisplay. Mac: System SettingsAccessibilityDisplay. Windows: SettingsAccessibilityText Size.
    2

    Use dark mode

    ~15s
    Dark mode reduces eye strain in low light. Available on iPhone, Mac, Windows, and most apps.
    3

    Enable live captions

    ~15s
    Get real-time subtitles for any audio on iPhone (iOS 18 and later), Mac (macOS Sonoma and later), Android, and Windows 11.
    4

    Magnification tools

    ~15s
    iPhone: triple-click home/side button. Mac: ⌘+⌥+= to zoom. Windows: ⊞ Win+Plus to magnify.

    Quick Tip

    For the full iPhone accessibility guide, visit support.apple.com/en-us/guide/iphone/iph3e2e1fb0/ios. For Android accessibility, visit support.google.com/accessibility/android/answer/6006972. AARP also has free tech help articles at aarp.org/personal-technology.

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