How to Make Text Bigger in Microsoft Edge!

Why Make Text Bigger?

Why would you want to make text bigger? It’s all about making your browsing experience more comfortable and easier on your eyes. When text is too small, it can cause eye strain and make it harder to read content. By increasing the font size, you can read websites more easily, especially if you have vision challenges or are using a smaller screen.

What Happens When You Make Text Bigger?

When you make text bigger in Edge, the browser will adjust the size of the text on almost all websites you visit. This means that instead of having to zoom in on every single page, the text will appear larger by default. Websites will adapt to the new size, making them easier to read. Some very complex website layouts might look a little different, but generally, it makes reading much better.

Step 1Open Edge and ⚙️ Go to Settings

First, open the Microsoft Edge browser on your computer. Look for the three stacked dots in the top right corner of the Edge window. Click this “Settings and more” button.

A menu will pop up. Scroll down this menu until you find the word “Settings.” Click on “Settings.” This will take you to the browser’s main settings page.

Step 2Find Appearance Settings

On ⚙️ the settings page, you will see a list of categories on the left side. These categories help organize all the options. Since we want to change how the browser *looks*, click on the option that says “Appearance.”

This will show you all the visual options in the main part of the window. You can change things like themes and your homepage. You will also see options for fonts.

Step 3Adjust Your Font Size

Now you are in the right spot! In the “Appearance” settings, look for a section called “Fonts.” Click on it. This is where you can change the text size.

You’ll see a “Font size” setting with a dropdown menu next to it. Click it to reveal options like “Small,” “Medium,” “Large,” and “Very large.”

Choose the size that feels best for you. As you pick a new size, the text in ⚙️ the settings page itself will change. This gives you a live preview of how text will look.

Tip: Finding Your Perfect Size

Don’t be afraid to try different sizes. Start with “Medium” or “Large.” Visit some websites you use often. If the text is still too small, go back and choose a larger size. If it becomes too big and text is cut off, you can choose a smaller size again. Your comfort is the most important thing.

Step 4Customize Fonts Further (Optional)

Edge lets you do more than just change the overall text size. Below the main “Font size” setting, you might see an option called “Customize fonts.” Clicking this lets you make very specific changes.

You can choose different fonts for different text types. For instance, pick a font for “Serif” text (which has small decorative lines on the ends of letters, like in Times New Roman) and another for “Sans-serif” text (which doesn’t have those lines, like Arial).

This setting is separate from the main font size. If a website attempts to use very small text, this ensures your chosen minimum size is always applied.

Reference:

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/edge/increase-default-text-size-in-microsoft-edge

Summary

Making text bigger in Microsoft Edge is a practical way to improve your browsing experience. By going to Settings > Appearance > Fonts, you can easily adjust the default font size to make reading more comfortable. You can also explore the “Customize fonts” option for more control over specific font styles and minimum sizes. This helps reduce eye strain and makes websites more readable for everyone.