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Big, Bold, and Easy: A Senior's Guide to Increasing Font Size on Phones and Computers

Updated: Jun 27, 2023

Hey there! Technology is such a wonderful thing, isn't it? Except when the text is too small to read, then it becomes a bit of a bother. But guess what? You don't have to squint or hold your device at arm's length to see what's on the screen. Let's take a stroll through some simple steps to make that font size bigger on your phone or computer. We'll keep it casual and jargon-free, just like chatting with an old friend.


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Alright, let's start with your smartphone. No matter if you have an iPhone or an Android, the process is quite similar. Start by finding the "Settings" option on your phone. This usually has an icon that looks like a little gear or maybe even some sliders. Once you've tapped on "Settings", look for an option that says either "Display" or "Accessibility". These are usually listed among other settings. After you've found "Display" or "Accessibility", you should see an option for "Font Size" or "Text Size". Tap on this and you'll see a way to adjust the size. It's usually a slider that you can drag with your finger to make the font size bigger or smaller. And voila! You've made the text on your phone bigger!


Now, onto your computer. Whether you're using a Windows computer or a Mac, the steps are pretty similar. If you're on a Windows machine, look for a thing that says "Settings". Once you're in "Settings", try to find something called "Ease of Access" and then "Display". There you should find a slider or an option to adjust the text size.


If you're using a Mac, go to the Apple menu in the top-left corner of your screen and select "System Preferences". Then find and click on "Displays", then "Display". Look for a place to adjust the text size, it could be a slider or a dropdown menu.


Now, here's the key: don't be afraid to play around a bit. You're not going to mess anything up by adjusting the font size. So feel free to experiment until you find the size that's perfect for you.


There you have it, folks! Bigger, bolder text that's a breeze to read, all with just a few simple steps. Remember, the tech is there to serve you, not the other way around. You have every right to make it work the way you want. So go on, make those letters as big as you like, and enjoy the ease of reading on your phone or computer.



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