Description

On a Windows computer, in Google Chrome, on a Mac computer, and in Safari, you can make texts easier to read by changing the font size of text on your screen.

For whom and why

Enlarging text is especially interesting for students with visual impairments, but can also be useful for other students.

How does it work

• Windows | Right-Click > Display Settings. In the tab "Change the size of text, apps, and other items” you can change the font size. By default, the font size is 100%, you can increase or decrease it.

• Mac | System Preferences > Displays > Display > Resolution > Scaled.

  • Mac with Retina screen | Choose the font size from five options, the more space on the screen you want, the smaller the text.
  • Mac without Retina screen | Choose from different resolutions. The lower the resolution, the larger the text, windows, and other interface elements. Please note that the lower the resolution, the less sharp the display becomes.

• Chrome | Open the Google Chrome browser. Click the icon with the three dots in the upper-right corner. Click Settings > Font Size, and then select the font size you want.

• Safari | In the menu bar, click Safari > Preferences > Advanced. Check "Never use a font size smaller than" and choose the font size you want.

Pricing

Adjusting the font size is free of charge.

Language

Adjusting the font size can be done in several languages, including English.

Type and platform

Changing the font size is a functionality within Windows, on your Mac, and within Google Chrome and Safari. Enlarging the text is possible on all computers and laptops.