"Where do I find the setting to make text bigger on my iPad?"

— Dorothy M., Phoenix AZ

Open the Settings app (the gray gear icon). Tap "Display & Brightness," then tap "Text Size." Drag the slider to the right to make text larger. You'll see the change right away.

If you want even bigger text, go back to Settings, tap "Accessibility," then "Display & Text Size," and turn on "Larger Text." You can then adjust the slider further.

— Pat

"My Android phone text is too small. How do I change it?"

— Robert L., Portland OR

Go to Settings (the gear icon). Tap "Display," then tap "Font size and style." Use the slider under "Font size" to make text bigger. You'll see a preview at the top.

If you need even larger text, look for a "Bold text" toggle or try "Screen zoom" in Display settings. This makes everything bigger, not just text.

— Pat

"Can I make the text bigger in just one app, like my email?"

— Helen T., Charleston SC

Yes, some apps have their own text size setting. In your email app, look for a gear or menu icon (three lines). Tap "Settings" and search for "Text size" or "Display."

If the app doesn't have that option, you can usually pinch two fingers together on the screen to zoom in. That makes everything bigger temporarily.

— Pat

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"I have an iPhone. Is there a way to bold the text so it's easier to read?"

— Frank D., Minneapolis MN

Yes! Go to Settings, tap "Accessibility," then "Display & Text Size." Turn on "Bold Text." Your phone will restart, and all text will be thicker and darker.

You can also increase the contrast. In the same menu, try turning on "Increase Contrast." It makes text stand out more against the background.

— Pat

"My tablet text is too small even at the biggest setting. What else can I do?"

— Mildred S., Austin TX

Try using the "Magnifier" feature. On an iPad, go to Settings > Accessibility > Magnifier and turn it on. Then triple-click the side button to zoom in on anything.

On Android, look for "Magnification" in Accessibility settings. Turn it on, then tap the screen three times to zoom. You can also use a reading app that lets you change font size to extra large.

— Pat