How to change the font size on my smartphone

Updated: 11/06/2021 by Computer Hope
Font size

The default font size on Android and iOS devices can be changed system wide to allow for larger, more readable text, or smaller text leaving room for more content. Furthermore, text size preferences may change with respect to the size of the screen. The following sections contain steps to change the font size on an iPhone, iPad, or Android device.

Note

On the iPad or iPhone, there's currently no way to change the system font face without jailbreaking your phone, which we do not recommend.

Change font size in Android devices

  1. Open the Settings app.
  2. Tap Display.
  3. Tap Advanced.
  4. Tap Font Size.
  5. At the bottom of the screen, there is a scroll bar. Tap and hold on the circle in the middle of the scroll bar. Scroll from right to left to make the text smaller, or scroll from left to right to make the text larger. Once you are satisfied with the size of the text, tap the back arrow at the top of the screen. The system automatically saves your choice.

Change font size in iPhone or iPad

  1. Open the Settings app.
  2. Tap Accessibility.
  3. Tap Display & Text Size.
  4. Tap Larger Text.
  5. At the bottom of the screen, there is a scroll bar. Tap and hold the circle in the middle of the scroll bar. Scroll from right to left to make the text smaller, or scroll from left to right to make the text larger. Once you are satisfied with the size of the text, tap Back at the top of the screen. The system automatically saves your choice.