How to Increase Font Size on Mac

Crafting a seamless Mac experience hinges on a variety of factors, and font size is surprisingly one of them. Whether for accessibility, ease of reading, or simply your aesthetic preference, adjusting the font size on your Mac can take your user experience up a notch.

Apple’s macOS is wonderfully intuitive and allows you to increase font size system-wide or in specific apps. Think of it as tailoring your Mac to fit you perfectly, creating an environment that is not only comfortable but uniquely yours.

In this guide, we’ll walk you through the process of increasing font size on your Mac, step by step. From sweeping changes to app-specific tweaks, we’ve got you covered. By the end, your Mac will be optimized for your comfort, and your eyes will thank you.

Increasing System-Wide Font Size on Mac

To adjust the overall font size across the entire system, you can use the Display settings in System Preferences. Here’s how:

1. Open System Preferences

Start by clicking on the Apple menu in the upper-left corner of the screen. From the drop-down list, select “System Preferences.”

2. Navigate to Displays

Within the System Preferences window, locate and click on the “Displays” icon.

3. Select Scaled Resolution

In the Displays preferences, click on the “Display” tab if it isn’t selected already. You’ll find two radio buttons: “Default for display” and “Scaled.” Select “Scaled.”

4. Choose Larger Text Option

With the “Scaled” option selected, a range of options will appear, from...