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    2 min read 5 stepsMarch 31, 2026Verified March 2026

    How to Make Text Bigger on iPhone

    Struggling to read small text on your iPhone? Increase the font size in seconds from Settings.

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    Category
    Phone & Tablet
    Difficulty
    Beginner
    Read Time
    2 min read
    Steps
    5
    Topics covered
    iphone
    accessibility
    text-size
    font
    beginner

    In this guide (5 steps):

    1. 1.Open Settings and go to Display & Brightness
    2. 2.Drag the slider to make text bigger
    3. 3.Enable even larger text sizes
    4. 4.Make text bold
    5. 5.Zoom in on any part of the screen
    1

    Open Settings and go to Display & Brightness

    ~15s
    Open the Settings app (the grey gear icon). Scroll down and tap "Display & Brightness." Then tap "Text Size." You will see a slider at the bottom of the screen.
    2

    Drag the slider to make text bigger

    ~24s
    Drag the slider to the right to increase the text size. As you drag, the preview text above the slider will grow larger so you can see exactly what it will look like. When you are happy with the size, press the back arrow or close Settings — the change takes effect right away.

    Quick Tip

    Apple's guide to changing text size is at support.apple.com/en-us/111799. It covers all accessibility display options.

    3

    Enable even larger text sizes

    ~16s
    If the regular slider does not go big enough, go to Settings > Accessibility > Display & Text Size > Larger Text. Turn on "Larger Accessibility Sizes." This unlocks a much larger range — drag the new slider all the way to the right for maximum size.
    4

    Make text bold

    ~15s
    Go to Settings > Display & Brightness and turn on "Bold Text." Bold text is much easier to read for many people, especially in dim lighting. This works alongside any text size you have chosen.
    5

    Zoom in on any part of the screen

    ~23s
    For extra help reading specific things, turn on Zoom. Go to Settings > Accessibility > Zoom and turn it on. Then double-tap the screen with three fingers to zoom in on anything — a menu, a small label, or a phone number.

    Quick Tip

    You can also pinch and spread two fingers in Safari to zoom in on any webpage, even without turning on Zoom in Settings.

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