How to Increase Font Size on Mac

Being able to increase the font size on any device that you read text on is key to staving off eye strain. Now I love the Mac but making the fonts bigger is not as easy as it should be. I will guide you through how to increase font size on Mac.

  1. In the top left-hand corner click the Apple Menu ()
  2. From the Apple menu select System Preferences
  3. On the system preferences select Displays
  4. Now on the displays box select Scaled
  5. You will then have a choice between Larger Text, Medium Text, Default, and More Space

It is not always easy following along with a how-to with a simple list. So I have the how-to with pictures and, if you look below, even video instructions.

How to Increase the Text Size on Your Mac

While this guide shows you how to make everything on the Mac bigger including the font size.

Some struggle with just the icons so if that sound like you we have a guide on how to make icons bigger on Mac.

Step 1. In the top left-hand corner click the Apple Menu ()

Mac Menu Bar
Mac Menu Bar

Step 2. From the Apple menu select System Preferences

Apple Menu
Apple Menu

Step 3. On the system preferences select Displays

System Preferences > Displays
System Preferences > Displays

Step 4. Now on the displays box select Scaled

Step 4. You will then have a choice between Larger Text, Medium Text, Default, and More Space

Displays > Scaled Box
Displays > Scaled Box

How to Make Text Larger in MacOS Video

If you are someone who prefers video then I have you covered with this simple-to-follow video on How to Make Text Larger on Mac.