No More Squinting: Easy Steps to Increase Font Size on Smartphones

Have you ever found yourself holding your phone at arm’s length, desperately trying to decipher the microscopic text on the screen? Or maybe you’ve accidentally called an old flame while attempting to navigate the minuscule buttons on your phone’s keypad.

Well, fear not, my technologically challenged friends! I’m here to guide you through the process of making your phone’s font and display size bigger, so you can finally stop using a magnifying glass to read your texts.

For iPhones: Unleashing the Power of Big Fonts

Step 1: Change the Font Size

1. Go to Settings: This is the little gear icon. No, not the one with the clock or the one that looks like a flower. It’s the one that looks like a gear because your phone is a well-oiled machine.
2. Select Display & Brightness: Tap on it. Don’t worry, it won’t blind you.
3. Tap on Text Size: Now, you will see a slider. This is your gateway to bigger text heaven.
4. Drag the Slider: Move it to the right to make the text bigger. Go ahead, drag it all the way. Who needs squinting?

Step 2: Make the Font Even Bigger

1. Go to Settings: Yes, we’re back here. Get used to it; it’s like home base.
2. Select Accessibility: This is where your phone hides all the good stuff.
3. Tap on Display & Text Size: You’re almost there. Feel the excitement?!
4. Tap on Larger Text: It’s like hitting the jackpot in Vegas.
5. Drag the Slider: Again, move it to the right for larger text options.

Important Note: Making the text too large might make it hard to tap buttons or other functions within apps. You might find yourself in a situation where you’re frantically tapping and nothing happens. If that’s the case, go back to your settings and adjust the font size as needed. Remember, moderation is key!

For Android: Because Bigger is Better

Change Your Font Size

There are a few ways to do this, but here’s the way we think is the easiest:

1. Open the Settings App: This is the icon that looks like a gear. Yes, Androids have gears too.
2. Select Display: That’s it, you’re almost there.

3. Select Font Size and style: This is where the magic happens.

4. Move the Slider under Font size: Left for smaller text, right for bigger text. But we’re here for bigger, so slide it to the right.

Important Note: The font size setting doesn’t apply to some apps. So, if you open an app and the text is still small, it’s not you—it’s them. No, for real.

So there you have it, folks! Whether you’re Team iPhone or Team Android, you now have the power to make your text and display bigger. No more squinting or asking your grandkids to read things for you.

Just remember, if all else fails, you can always resort to using a pair of binoculars to read your texts. Happy texting, my friends!