How do I make text bigger on my Android phone (Samsung or Google)?
Direct Answer
Open Settings, tap "Display," tap "Font size and style" (or "Display size and text"), and slide the circle to the right to make the words larger.
⚡ 10-Second Quick Answer
Follow the fast 1-2 button instructions below. No extra setup required.
How to Do It in 1 or 2 Taps
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Open Settings
Swipe down from the very top of your screen. In the top-right corner of the notification panel, tap the small gear icon.
👀 Gear icon in the top-right corner of the pull-down shade.
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Tap "Display"
In the Settings list, look for and tap the option labeled "Display."
👀 Option labeled "Display" with a brightness or screen symbol.
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Tap "Font size and style" (or "Display size and text")
On Samsung phones, tap "Font size and style." On Google Pixel or Motorola phones, tap "Display size and text."
👀 Row with font or text size options.
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Drag the font size slider to the right
Slide the blue circle along the bar toward the right (toward the larger letter "A"). Watch the sample sentence above grow in size until it is easy to read.
👀 Slider at bottom of screen with small "A" and large "A."
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Turn on "Bold font" (Optional)
If the letters still look thin or faint, tap the toggle switch next to "Bold font" to make all letters thicker and darker.
👀 Switch next to Bold font.
Still Not Working? 2 Quick Things to Check
If you also want the icons and buttons to be larger, not just the text
Look for "Screen zoom" (on Samsung) or "Display size" (on Google Pixel) in the same Display menu and slide it one notch to the right.
Good to Know
- This setting applies across all your apps, contacts, text messages, and web browsing in Chrome.
- You can always return to this screen to adjust the size if you find it too big or too small.