How to Change Text Size in Windows 11
You can change text size in Windows 11 directly within the Settings app to improve readability.
Adjusting the text size affects fonts across Windows 11, from system menus and icons to the text displayed within your applications.
This feature helps reduce eye strain or simply lets you customize your viewing experience.
Windows 11 allows you to scale text up to 225% larger than the default 100% setting, giving you significant control.
Navigate to Settings > Accessibility > Text size. Use the slider to adjust the text to your preferred size and click Apply to confirm the changes. This makes text easier to read across Windows 11.
Why Change Your Text Size?
- Small letters are hard to read.
- Bigger text reduces eye strain. You can work longer without discomfort.
- It makes your computer easier to use for everyone.
- You can always change it back anytime.
How to Change Text Size in 🪟 Windows 11
Follow these steps:
- Open Settings. Click the Start button (Windows icon) in the bottom-left corner. Then click the Settings gear icon. Or press
Windows key + Ion your keyboard. - Go to Accessibility. Look at the left side menu in the Settings window. Click on Accessibility.
- Find Text size. On the right side, click on the Text size option.
- Use the slider. You will see a slider bar. Move it to the right to make text bigger. Move it to the left to make text smaller.
- See a preview. Just below the slider, you’ll see a preview box. This shows you how the text will look with your new size.
- Apply your changes. When you are happy with the size, click the Apply button to save your new text size.
Here is what the Accessibility > Text size screen looks like:
And here is the slider you use to change the text size:
What Happens When You Change Text Size?
Your text in Windows 11 will change size immediately. Menus, buttons, and words in programs will all change size. The preview box shows you exactly what it will look like before you click Apply.
For more tips on using Windows 11, visit the Windows Settings guide.
Summary
Changing text size in Windows 11 is a quick process. Open Settings, go to Accessibility, and find the Text size option. Use the slider to make text bigger or smaller, preview your choice, and click Apply. This helps you read better and reduces eye strain. You can change it back anytime you want.
Why is 🪟 Windows 11 text so small?
Here's how to change the size of text, images, and apps in Windows. To change your display in Windows, select Start > Settings > Accessibility > Text size. To make only the text on your screen larger, adjust the slider next to Text size.
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