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How do I increase my device's font size?

If you are having difficulty reading text on your device, increasing the font size can improve visibility and usability.

Written by Lauren Baird
Updated over 2 weeks ago

Font size settings are controlled at the device level and will affect most apps installed on your device, including Anvl.

This guide provides steps for iOS, Android, and Windows devices.


Answer

You can increase your device’s font size through your device’s display or accessibility settings.


Steps

Increasing Font Size on iOS Devices (iPhone and iPad)

  1. Open the Settings app.

  2. Tap Display & Brightness.

  3. Tap Text Size.

  4. Drag the slider to the right to increase the font size.

Optional – Enable Bold Text:

  1. Return to Display & Brightness.

  2. Toggle on Bold Text.

  3. Tap Continue if prompted. Your device will restart to apply the change.


Increasing Font Size on Android Devices

Note: Steps may vary slightly depending on device model and Android version.

  1. Open Settings (tap the Settings app or the gear icon from the notification panel).

  2. Tap Display.

  3. Tap Font size.

  4. Move the slider to adjust the font size. Changes apply immediately.

Optional – Enable Bold Text:

If available, toggle on Bold text within the display or accessibility settings.


Increasing Font Size on Windows Devices

  1. Click the Start button.

  2. Click the Settings gear icon.

  3. Click Accessibility (or Ease of Access, depending on your Windows version).

  4. Under Display, locate the Make text bigger slider.

  5. Drag the slider to increase text size.

  6. Click Apply.

Optional – Adjust Display Scaling:

Under Scale and layout, use the dropdown under Change the size of text, apps, and other items to select a larger percentage.


Additional Details

  • Font size changes are device-level settings and may affect all apps.

  • Some organizations may restrict accessibility settings on managed devices. Contact your IT department if you cannot modify these settings.

  • Most devices also offer magnification, high contrast modes, and screen reader options within accessibility settings.

For additional assistance, contact Anvl Support.


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