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How to Change the Font Size on Mac / MacBook

Follow these simple steps to change the font size on your Mac / MacBook. Each step is one action — nice and easy.

Step-by-Step Instructions

1
Click the Apple menu in the top-left corner.
2
Choose "System Settings".
3
Click "Displays".
4
Select a "Larger Text" resolution option.
5
The change takes effect right away.

Helpful Tip

In most Mac apps, press Command and + (plus) to zoom in. This works in Safari, Mail, and many others.

Try on a Different Device

Same task, different device. Pick yours below:

📱iPhone 16 / 16 Plus 📱iPhone 15 / 14 📱iPhone SE 📲iPad / iPad Air 📱Samsung Galaxy S25 / S24 📱Samsung Galaxy A16 / A36 📱Google Pixel 9 / 8 📱Motorola Moto G / Edge 🤖Android Phone (Any)🍎iPhone (Any)💻Windows Computer 📲Samsung Galaxy Tab 🔥Amazon Fire Tablet 💻Chromebook

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