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How to Change Text Size on Android

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By Matthew S. Smith Matthew S. Smith Writer Beloit College Matthew S. Smith has been writing about consumer tech since 2007. Formerly the Lead Editor at Digital Trends, he's also written for PC Mag, TechHive, and others. lifewire's editorial guidelines Updated on August 22, 2021 Reviewed by Ryan Perian Reviewed by Ryan Perian Western Governors University Ryan Perian is a certified IT specialist who holds numerous IT certifications and has 12+ years' experience working in the IT industry support and management positions. lifewire's editorial guidelines Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email Android Switching from iOS

What to Know

Change Android's text size by going to Settings > Display > Advanced > Font Size. Use the slider to make the text bigger.You can also access the font size setting by going to Settings > Accessibility > Font Size.Android Magnification feature: Go to Settings > Accessibility > Magnification. Tap the slider to turn it on. This article will help you change Android's system-wide text size and offer alternatives to increase the text size further or improve readability.

How Do I Change the Font Size on My Text Messages on Android

If you find it difficult to read text on your Android phone or think that larger text would be more comfortable, there's good news: it's easy to change the text size on an Android. Open the Settings app. Tap Display. Tap Advanced, which should be the last option in the Display section. An expanded list of options will appear. Tap Font Size. A new screen will appear to show a preview of the font size currently selected. The default is the second smallest of its four available settings. Use the slider at the bottom of this screen to make Android's text size larger or, if desired, smaller. The new font size takes effect as soon as you move the slider. Tap the Back button or return to the Home screen. You can also access the font size setting through the Accessibility menu: Settings > Accessibility > Font Size.

How Do I Change the Size of My Text with Magnification

Android's system-wide magnification tool complements system-wide font size setting is complemented by a. This feature technically doesn't increase the font size on your Android device, but it has a similar effect in practice. It can be helpful when the font options don't meet your needs or aren't working. Open the Settings app. Tap Accessibility. Tap Magnification.
A screen will appear with a slider that controls the Magnification feature. Tap it to turn the feature on. This screen also provides introductions for using the feature. Once enabled, you can access Magnification by tapping the Accessibility shortcut, an icon of a person, on the Android Navigation Bar.

More Ways to Make Text Easier to Read on Android

Increasing Android's font size, or magnifying the font, isn't the only way to make the text easier to read. Several other settings can improve readability even while they don't increase the size of the font. Increase display size, which is in the Settings app under both Display and Accessibility. Changing this setting will make some visual elements larger, including icons, and it pairs nicely with changing Android's font size. Turn on the dark theme. The dark theme is in the Settings app under Display and Accessibility. Some Android users find dark mode easier to read, while others report it's less tiring to view for long periods. Turn on High contrast text, which is under Accessibility. High contrast text will tweak fonts so it appears darker or brighter against its background. However, this is currently an experimental feature, so it may not work in all situations or with all apps. FAQ How do you print a text message on Android? There's no feature for printing out text messages built into an Android phone, but some workarounds exist. For example, you can copy and paste the text into a document and print the document. You can also share the text to Google Drive and print it from there. How do you save text messages on Android? You can download an app like SMS Backup & Restore to save your text messages. It exports your SMS messages, MMS messages, and call logs. The app can also import a backup you made. How do you retrieve a deleted text message on Android? You can try to retrieve that text message you deleted using software like DiskDigger. If you have automatic backup turn on, search for your texts in Google Drive. But, in general, it's difficult to recover a text once you delete it, as there's no recycle bin or undo button like on a PC. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire How to Change the Font Size on Your Screen How to Change the Font Size on an iPhone How to Change the Color of Text Bubbles on Android How to Make a Keyboard Bigger on Android How to Change the Font Size on Kindle How to Change the Default Font and Size in Outlook How to Modify Text Size in Internet Explorer The iPhone Orange Dot: What It Is and How to Get Rid of It How to Change the Color of Your Apps on Android How to Use Google's Text-to-Speech Feature on Android How to Use Google's Live Caption On Android How to Make a Brochure in Microsoft Word How to Change a Google Docs Background to a Picture How to Get iPhone Emojis for Your Android The 10 Best Reddit Apps for Android in 2022 How to Use Immersive Reader in Microsoft Edge Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies