⚡ Quick 10-Second Fix
Windows • Everyday Basics

How do I make text and screen items bigger on Windows 10 and 11?

Direct Answer

Click the Start button (Windows logo) in the bottom-left corner, click Settings (gear icon), choose Accessibility (or Ease of Access), and drag the "Text size" slider to the right.

⚡ 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

  1. 1

    Click the Windows Start button

    Move your mouse to the bottom-left (or center-bottom in Windows 11) of your screen and click the four-square Windows logo button.

    👀 Four-square blue Windows logo on the taskbar.

  2. 2

    Click the Settings gear icon

    In the Start Menu, click the small gear icon labeled "Settings." (On Windows 11, type "Settings" into the search bar if you do not see the icon).

    👀 Gear wheel icon labeled "Settings."

  3. 3

    Click "Accessibility" (or "Ease of Access")

    In the Settings window, click "Accessibility" on the left menu (on Windows 10, click the tile labeled "Ease of Access" with the stick figure icon).

    👀 Person/stick figure icon labeled "Accessibility."

  4. 4

    Click "Text size" and drag the slider

    Click on "Text size." You will see a sample sentence with a slider beneath it. Drag the blue circle to the right (try 125% to 140%).

    👀 Text size slider with sample text preview above it.

  5. 5

    Click "Apply"

    Click the blue "Apply" button below the slider. Your screen will refresh for two seconds with comfortably enlarged, crystal-clear text.

    👀 Blue button labeled "Apply."

Still Not Working? 2 Quick Things to Check

Quick keyboard shortcut for web pages in Google Chrome or Edge

While looking at any website, hold down the "Ctrl" key in the bottom-left of your keyboard and tap the "+" (plus) key once or twice to zoom in instantly.

Good to Know

  • Using an Apple Mac instead? Check out our step-by-step guide on [How to Make Text Bigger on Mac & MacBook](/guide/how-to-make-text-bigger-mac-macbook).
  • You can also make your mouse pointer larger and colored yellow or neon green in Settings > Accessibility > Mouse pointer.
  • Holding the Windows Key and pressing the Plus (+) key opens the built-in Magnifier tool.