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3 Easy Ways to Make Text Larger on Every Website

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Have you ever squinted at a website, trying to read tiny text? You’re not alone! Thankfully, there are a few simple tricks you can use to make text larger on any website, whether you’re on Windows, Mac, or using a web browser like Chrome, Edge, or Firefox.

Let’s go over the easiest methods below 👇

 

🔍 1. Use Keyboard Shortcuts (The Fastest Way)

If you only need to zoom in on a single page, this is the quickest option:

  • Zoom In (make text larger):
    Press Ctrl + Plus (+)
    (On a Mac, press Command + Plus (+))

  • Zoom Out (make text smaller):
    Press Ctrl + Minus (-)
    (On a Mac, press Command + Minus (-))

  • Reset Zoom (go back to normal):
    Press Ctrl + 0
    (On a Mac, press Command + 0)

💡 Tip: Most browsers remember your zoom setting for each site. That means if you always zoom in on your favorite news site, it’ll stay that way next time you visit.

 

⚙️ 2. Change Your Browser’s Zoom Settings

You can also change zoom settings permanently, so every site appears larger:

In Google Chrome:

  1. Click the three dots in the top-right corner.

  2. Go to Settings → Appearance.

  3. Find Page zoom and choose your preferred level (e.g., 110%, 125%).

In Microsoft Edge:

  1. Click the three dots in the top-right corner.

  2. Go to Settings → Appearance.

  3. Under Zoom, set your preferred zoom percentage.

In Mozilla Firefox:

  1. Click the three lines (☰) in the top-right corner.

  2. Go to Settings → General → Language and Appearance.

  3. Adjust Zoom and select a default zoom level for all websites.

 

🖥️ 3. Make Everything Larger in Windows (Not Just Websites)

If you’d like everything on your computer—text, icons, and menus—to appear larger, use Windows’ display scaling:

  1. Right-click on your desktop and select Display settings.

  2. Under Scale & layout, choose a larger percentage (like 125% or 150%).

  3. Windows will automatically resize most text and elements across all apps and websites.

💡 Bonus: If only text seems too small (but you like your icons as they are), click Accessibility → Text size in Windows Settings. Then use the slider to make text larger without affecting everything else.

 

👓 Final Thoughts

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Making text easier to read doesn’t just help your eyes—it makes browsing the web a lot more enjoyable. Whether you use quick shortcuts, adjust your browser settings, or change your Windows display scale, you can customize the web to fit your comfort.

Google Chrome Help: Zoom in or out on your Chromebook, Chrome browser, or other device

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