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SMALL STEPS. USEFUL SKILLS.

Make writing easier to read

Increase the size of text across the device.

Motorola · AndroidAbout 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 the quick settings

Swipe down from the top of the screen with two fingers.

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

Open the quick settings

Swipe down from the top of the screen with two fingers.

Open the quick settings.
Step 1

STEP 2

Open Settings

Tap the Settings cog at the bottom of the panel.

Open Settings.
Step 2

STEP 3

Tap Display

Motorola Settings with Display highlighted.
Step 3

STEP 4

Find text size

Tap Display size and text.

Display settings with Display size and text highlighted.
Step 4

STEP 5

Choose a comfortable size

Move the slider to the right until the sample is easy to read.

You can return here at any time if it feels too large.

Example Font size screen with Larger 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 tap. 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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