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You can make the text on a website bigger to help you read it more easily. Making things bigger on a website is often called “zoom” or “zooming”.
You can make text bigger using your:
- browser, like Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Safari or Firefox
- device, like a computer, laptop, tablet or smart phone.
When you zoom in, images and videos usually get bigger too.
Search online for steps to make text bigger
Search online for steps to make text bigger
Different browsers and devices have different ways to make text bigger. These steps can change over time.
To find out what to do:
- Open your browser.
- Search for “make text bigger” and the name of your browser or device. For example, you could search for “make text bigger Google Chrome” or “make text bigger Pixel phone”.
- Look for information written by the company that made your browser or device. For example, if you use an iPhone, look for information by Apple.
Follow the steps you find.
Use your keyboard to make text bigger
Use your keyboard to make text bigger
When using a keyboard, a quick way to zoom in most apps and browsers is by pressing:
- “Ctrl” and “+” at the same time if you use Windows
- “Command” and “+” at the same time if you use Apple or Mac.
To make text smaller or zoom out, press:
- “Ctrl” and “-” at the same time if you use Windows
- “Command” and “-” at the same time if you use Apple or Mac.
Use your device settings to make text bigger
Use your device settings to make text bigger
You can change the size of text in your device settings. This will usually make text bigger across many apps, not just in the browser. For example, it might make your text messages easier to read too.
On most devices, you can:
- Open Settings or System Settings
- Find settings for , Display, or Text Size
If something is accessible, it means that everyone can use and understand something. For example:
- accessible buildings have ramps so that people with wheelchairs can come inside
- accessible health information uses easy words that most people understand
- accessible health services make changes so that people who feel worried about seeing the doctor feel calm and in control.
Accessibility makes things fair for people with a disability.
- Change the text size or display size.
On some devices, you can use your fingers to zoom. For example, on most phones and tablets you can:
- Put two fingers on the screen
- Move your fingers apart to make things bigger
- Move your fingers together to make things smaller.
How to make text bigger in popular browsers
How to make text bigger in popular browsers
You can choose to make text bigger everywhere, or you can choose to make text bigger on some websites.
Google Chrome
Google Chrome has different steps to make text bigger on different devices.
Use the links below to find steps about how to make text bigger on:
- your computer
- an android device, like Pixel and Samsung phones and some tablets
- an iPhone or iPad.
You can choose to make text bigger everywhere, or you can choose to make text bigger on some websites.
Microsoft Edge
To change the font size in Microsoft Edge:
- Select the 3 dots in the top right corner of the browser
- Select Settings
- Select Appearance
- Scroll down to Page zoom
- Select the percent number and increase it. For example, change it from 100% to 150%.
These steps might change. It is best to search online to find steps that are up to date.
What to do if the text is still hard to read
What to do if the text is still hard to read
If the steps to make text bigger don’t work you could:
- ask a support worker, family member or carer for help
- contact the group that made the website
- look for an option on the website.
If something is accessible, it means that everyone can use and understand something. For example:
- accessible buildings have ramps so that people with wheelchairs can come inside
- accessible health information uses easy words that most people understand
- accessible health services make changes so that people who feel worried about seeing the doctor feel calm and in control.
Accessibility makes things fair for people with a disability.
This resource was made by
National Centre of Excellence in Intellectual Disability Health
The National Centre of Excellence in Intellectual Disability Health (the Centre) works to improve health services and the health system so people with intellectual disability can live their best, healthiest lives.
The Centre was funded by the Australian Government. It is part of the National Roadmap for Improving the Health of People with Intellectual Disability.
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