How do I make text bigger on my iPhone so it's easier to read?
Direct Answer
Go to Settings, tap "Display & Brightness," tap "Text Size," and drag the slider at the bottom to the right until the words are comfortable to read.
⚡ 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 the Settings app
Tap the grey icon with gear wheels labeled "Settings" on your Home Screen.
👀 Grey icon with gear wheels.
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Scroll down and tap "Display & Brightness"
Scroll down slightly past General. Tap the blue icon with two letter A's labeled "Display & Brightness."
👀 Blue icon with letter "A" and "A."
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Tap "Text Size"
Look halfway down the screen and tap the row that says "Text Size."
👀 Row with a small "A" and large "A."
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Drag the white circle to the right
At the bottom of the screen, you will see a slider bar with a small white circle. Put your finger on the circle and drag it toward the right side. The sample paragraph above will get bigger in real time so you can choose what is most comfortable.
👀 Slider at bottom of screen with "A" on left and "A" on right.
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Optional: Turn on Bold Text for even clearer letters
Tap the blue "< Display & Brightness" back arrow in the top-left corner. Right above Text Size, tap the toggle switch next to "Bold Text" so it turns green. This makes every letter thicker and darker.
👀 Green toggle switch next to "Bold Text."
Still Not Working? 2 Quick Things to Check
If you dragged the slider all the way to the right and still need it bigger
Go to Settings → Accessibility → Display & Text Size → Larger Text. Turn on "Larger Accessibility Sizes" at the top to unlock giant text sizes.
If some apps like banking or games don't change size
Some custom apps use their own fixed font sizes, but Apple Messages, Mail, Notes, Safari, and Phone will all adapt.
Good to Know
- Using an Android phone instead? Check our companion guide on [How to Make Text Bigger on Android](/guide/how-to-make-text-bigger-android).
- Need larger text on your computer? See our [Windows Text Sizing Guide](/guide/how-to-make-text-bigger-windows-10-11) or [Mac Text Sizing Guide](/guide/how-to-make-text-bigger-mac-macbook).
- This setting applies automatically across all your text messages, emails, notes, and calendar appointments.
- You can also add a "Text Size" shortcut to your Control Center to change sizes on the fly inside specific apps.