How to Make the Font Bigger on Facebook: Desktop & Mobile

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Learn how to increase text size on Facebook for easy reading
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If you've been having a hard time reading stuff on Facebook because the print is too small for your eyes, you'll be glad to know that there's an easy way to enlarge text on Facebook with a simple keystroke. If you don't want to zoom in on your browser, you can change your accessibility settings on your phone or tablet. Here's how to enlarge the text on Facebook using your computer, iPhone, iPad, or Android device.

Increasing Facebook Font Size

Press Ctrl and + (Windows) or ⌘ Cmd and + (Mac) while on Facebook on a computer to enlarge text. If you're using the mobile app, navigate to the accessibility settings on your device to increase your native text size.

Section 1 of 5:

Zooming In on a Computer

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  1. Sign into Facebook on a web browser. If you're not already signed in, enter your username and password in the allocated text fields in the upper right-hand corner of the web page, and then click “Log in.”
    • This method will teach you how to use your browser zoom to make text bigger in Facebook.
    • If you are using Safari on a Mac, you can enlarge the text without making everything else on the page bigger. However, in other browsers, zooming will also increase the size of other elements of Facebook, including photos and icons.
    • If you don't want to make everything larger and you're using the Chrome browser, you can make the text bigger in Chrome for all websites instead.
    • Alternatively, you can use Facebook on your iPhone, iPad , or Android . It's easier to enlarge text on Facebook using your phone or tablet.
  2. Keep pressing the plus icon until you reach the desired text size. This will zoom in and make the text larger.
    • If you are using Safari on a Mac, you can use ⌥ Option + ⌘ Command + + instead to increase just the text size without making everything larger. [1]
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  3. This will zoom out and decrease the size of the text and other elements of Facebook. Keep pressing the minus key until you reach the perfect size font for you.
    • For Mac computers with Safari, you can make the text smaller by pressing ⌥ Option + ⌘ Command + - . Keep pressing the negative icon until you reach the desired text size.
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Using Google Chrome

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  1. If you use Facebook in Chrome on your computer, you can change the font size for the text you see in your web browser. Just keep in mind that this will also increase the text for other websites, not just Facebook. [2]
  2. It's near the bottom of the menu.
  3. This is in the left panel.
  4. The default is Medium (Recommended) . If this makes the text too small, you can try Large or Very Large . [3]
    • The text size change will take effect instantly.
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Section 3 of 5:

Using iPhone or iPad

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  1. This is the grey cog icon.
    • If you don't want to use your browser to increase the text size, you can change your font settings directly on your device. Keep in mind that this will change the text for all apps, and that making the text too large may interfere with an app's functionality. [4]
  2. You may need to scroll down to find this option.
  3. This is under the Vision header near the top.
  4. The switch will turn green.
  5. Drag the slider to the right to increase the text size. You'll see a preview of the text at the top.
  6. Open the app to see if the text is an appropriate size for you. If it's too small, return to the Settings app and drag the slider more towards the right.
    • The Facebook app may restart as you change the text size.
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Using Android

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  1. This is the cog icon.
    • If you don't want to use your browser to increase the text size, you can change your font settings directly on your device. [5]
    • This change will increase the text size in all apps, not just Facebook. Be sure not to make the text too large, as that can impact functionality.
  2. You may need to scroll down to find this option.
  3. This is towards the bottom of the menu.
  4. Drag the slider to the right to increase the text size. You'll see a preview of the text at the top.
  5. Open the app to see if the text is an appropriate size for you. If it's too small, return to the Settings app and drag the slider more towards the right.
    • The Facebook app may restart as you change the text size.
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Section 5 of 5:

Frequently Asked Questions

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  1. 1
    How do I increase the font size on Facebook? You can use your browser's built-in zoom settings to make the font bigger on Facebook. Alternatively, use your device's accessibility settings to increase the text for all apps.
  2. 2
    What font does Facebook use? Facebook uses a custom font created for its own use called Facebook Sans. This font is used for all Facebook text, branding, and user interface.
  3. 3
    How do I change the font size in my Facebook post? When you post something short on Facebook, you'll usually notice that your post has much larger text than others in your feed. This happens automatically with short posts, and there's no way to change the actual text size when posting on Facebook. [6]
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      References

      1. ↑ https://support.apple.com/en-gb/HT207209
      2. ↑ https://www.facebook.com/help/211108285595675?cms_platform=www&helpref=platform_switcher
      3. ↑ https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/96810?hl=en&co=GENIE.Platform%3DDesktop
      4. ↑ https://support.apple.com/en-us/102453
      5. ↑ https://support.google.com/accessibility/android/answer/11183305?hl=en
      6. ↑ https://www.facebook.com/help/1137641279683518?helpref=faq_content

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