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SMALL STEPS. USEFUL SKILLS.

Make writing easier to read

Increase Windows text without changing everything else.

Windows 11About 2 minutes5 steps · 5 with pictures
Follow along on your device

Use the pictures where shown. Follow the short instructions between them.

STEP 1 OF 5

Open Start

Select the Start button (the Windows logo) on the taskbar.

FOLLOW ALONG ON YOUR SCREEN01
Open Start.
Your screen may look slightly different
Take your time. There’s no rush.
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STEP 1

Open Start

Select the Start button (the Windows logo) on the taskbar.

Open Start.
Step 1

STEP 2

Open Settings

Select Settings (the cog).

The Start menu with Settings highlighted.
Step 2

STEP 3

Open Accessibility

Select Accessibility on the left.

Windows Settings with Accessibility highlighted.
Step 3

STEP 4

Open Text size

Select Text size.

Example screen with open text size highlighted.
Step 4

STEP 5

Increase and apply

Move the Text size slider to the right until the preview is comfortable, then select Apply.

Example Text size screen with Apply highlighted.
Step 5

IF SOMETHING LOOKS DIFFERENT

A little help along the way.

Your menus may look different after an update. Look for the same control name and take your time.

I cannot find that option+

Check that this guide covers your device and software. If the names do not match, use the manufacturer’s instructions linked below for your model.

I need to go back a step+

Use Previous step or select a step number above. This changes the guide only; it does not undo anything on your device.

Are these pictures of my device?+

They are example screens showing exactly where to click. Your names, apps, wallpaper and layout may look a little different, but the options you need are the same. Some pictures show what you should see after a step.

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