How Do I Make My Text Bigger or Smaller?

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06/23/2023

Windows* has a setting that allows you to make text bigger or smaller.

Microsoft’s instructions for Windows 8*
Microsoft’s instructions for Windows 7*
Microsoft’s instructions for Windows Vista*

If you are using Windows XP*:

  1. Right-click the desktop
  2. Select Properties
  3. Select the Settings tab
  4. Click Advanced.
  5. Click the DPI setting drop-down
  6. Select a greater DPI (dots per inch) number, or input a custom number.
  7. Click OK.

Microsoft’s instructions for Windows 10

Microsoft’s instructions for Windows 11

Microsoft ClearType

Microsoft provides more information* on how to magnify items on your computer screen.