Low Vision Settings on iPad

The iPad's larger screen combined with these accessibility settings makes it one of the best devices for people with low vision.

Settings to Turn On

1. 1

   Increase Text Size

   Settings → Accessibility → Display & Text Size → Larger Text → turn ON → slide to preferred size

   Enlarges text across all apps.

2. 2

   Bold Text

   Settings → Accessibility → Display & Text Size → Bold Text → turn ON

   Makes all text thicker and more readable.

3. 3

   Zoom

   Settings → Accessibility → Zoom → turn ON. Double-tap with 3 fingers to magnify.

   Magnifies any part of the screen like a digital magnifying glass.

4. 4

   Increase Contrast

   Settings → Accessibility → Display & Text Size → Increase Contrast → turn ON

   Improves visibility of buttons and text.

5. 5

   Reduce Transparency

   Settings → Accessibility → Display & Text Size → Reduce Transparency → turn ON

   Makes backgrounds solid instead of see-through for clearer reading.

6. 6

   Spoken Content

   Settings → Accessibility → Spoken Content → Speak Screen → ON

   Swipe down with two fingers to have the iPad read the screen aloud.

Try on a Different Device

Same condition, different device. Pick yours below:

Other Conditions for iPad