Change the Text Size on iPhone 5, 5C or 5S
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Contents
- 1 Change the Text Size of iPhone 5C
- 2 Benefits of Using Larger Text Size
- 3 Disadvantages of Very Large Text Fonts
- 4 Updates for Changing Text i06 - i07
- 5 Tips Tricks & Warnings
- 6 Benefit of Larger Text Size on iPhone 5S
- 7 Change the Text Size of iPhone
- 8 Using iOS 7 system
- 9 Things to Consider When Using Large Fonts on iPhone 5
- 10 Questions and Answers
- 11 Comments
Change the Text Size of iPhone 5C
Apple's iPhone 5c was released on September 20, 2013. It has pretty much the same features as other iPhones, but this phone comes with a pre-installed iOS 7. Those of you who are used to iOS 6 may find some of the options on iPhone 5c a bit tricky.
Below, I will show you how to change the text size on the iPhone 5c. I hope this will be helpful to the phone's new users.
Change the Phone's Text Size in Six Easy Steps
- 1On the home screen, tap on "Settings".
- 2Scroll down and tap on "General".
- 3Tap on "Accessibility".
- 4Tap on "Larger Type".
- 5Drag the slider to the left for smaller text and to the right for larger text.
- 6You will now see that the text on top of the slider changes size depending on the size you have chosen.
Tips
- All Apple iOS 7's support this feature.
Benefits of Using Larger Text Size
- 1Most people nowadays are very dependent on their iPhones and it has indeed become a necessity in day-to-day life, not just in business. Therefore, a good amount of people's time are actually spent in front of a smartphone doing many different things such as email, text messages, even reading a book. With this, since there is obviously prolonged use, it is advisable to adjust the text size so it's more comfortable for you to see, and doesn't strain your eyes. Larger fonts are easier on the eyes if the user is myopic, so there is no need to squint just to be able to see the text.It helps to reduce eyestrain, especially with prolonged phone use.
- 2The larger the text is, the less the likelihood of making mistakes in understanding because the message was read incorrectly. This is especially important when crucial information is being sent via text message.It helps avoid confusion because of misread information.
- 3Eyes deteriorate with age, so it's common for the elderly to have trouble reading small text. For that reason, being able to adjust the size of the font on smartphones is very encouraging for this age group.It encourages the elderly to continue using smartphones.
Disadvantages of Very Large Text Fonts
There are a few issues when you adjust your text so it is very large.
- 1If your text fonts are too big, there is a tendency for people sitting beside you or near you to be able to read your messages. This may be an issue if you are talking about something confidential. In this case, you may want to use those screen protectors that only make the screen visible to you and not to the people sitting near you.It diminishes a bit of privacy.
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It may require you to scroll down more often
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It may lead to some misunderstanding as well, especially when not all of the information is displayed on the screen
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When using larger fonts, your cursor will need to switch lines more often as you type in words
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It may give you a feeling that you are texting a long message, even if you are not
. Updates for Changing Text i06 - i07
Changing the Text Size on iOS 6
- 1Tap on "Settings" on the home screen.
- 2Under the Settings menu, tap on "General".
- 3Go to "Accessibility" and tap it.
- 4You will now see the option to turn "Large Text" ON or OFF.
- 5Just tap on which size you want to use, and a check will be on its right side indicating that it is already selected.From there, an option for different text sizes will appear.
Changing the Text Size on iOS 7
You will notice this option is a bit easier in iOS 7. You will see the difference below.
- 1Just like on iOS 6, tap on "Settings" on the home screen.
- 2Under Settings, tap on "General".
- 3Tap on "Text Size" under General.
- 4Drag the slider to the left for smaller text size, and to the right for larger text.
Tips Tricks & Warnings
- On iOS 6, increasing the text size will only affect the Calendar, Contact, Mail, Messages, and Notes.
- All Apple iOS 7's support this feature.
- Both iOS have the pinch to zoom feature, which requires the use of two fingers, and smart zoom, which zooms out a specific area by double tapping it with three fingers.
Benefit of Larger Text Size on iPhone 5S
- 1You can easily see the information without any difficulty.There is no need to zoom in to read.
- 2It makes reading messages easier, especially when you are in a moving vehicle, as one of the most common problems with iPhone is that it becomes difficult to read when you are mobile.
- 3You can easily just show the message without the other person having to peek through your phone in detail.Reading from afar is possible, especially if you are showing a message to another person.
Change the Text Size of iPhone
The iPhone's graphical user interface is easy to use but not all users can find all the settings he/she needs. Follow these instructions to change your font size when writing an SMS or text messages. Using a base iOS system and using an iOS 7 system
Using a Base iOS System or iOS 5 and iOS 6
- 1On your home screen, tap on the "Settings" (the gear icon).
- 2Once you've open the settings menu, look for the "General" option and tap it.
- 3In the "General" settings, look for the "Accessibility" and tap it.
- 4From Accessibility, tap on the "Large Text" from the list to change the text size.
- 5Such as 56pt text, 48Pt text, 40pt - 32pt - 24pt - 20pt, or off to set it to default to 16.Select the font you want from the list, from largest to smallest.
- 6After doing so, Go to your text message or even try create a note to see if you can find your text bigger or just the regular still.
Using iOS 7 system
- 1On your home screen, tap on "Settings" (gear icon)
- 2On Settings, tap "General".
- 3On the screen selection, tap the "Text Size" to proceed to the next screen.
- 4On the bottom part of the screen, you'll find a drag button ball to reduce or increase your text font from the smallest, to normal to the largest.
- 5After doing so, Go to your text message or even try to create a note to see if your text is bigger or just the regular still.
Things to Consider When Using Large Fonts on iPhone 5
- 1If you are using your phone close to other people, it will be easy for them to see your messages if you are using large fonts. This may be a concern if you are typing something important and confidential.Privacy.
- 2Larger fonts tend to consume more space on your screen. This then requires that you scroll down more often in order to read the full message.Screen Size.
Questions and Answers
My iPhone text is too large and I can't access the control to change it.
Text size. My iPhone text is too large and I can't access the control to change it.
Every mobile phone is set to a default text size. However, this default text size may not be large enough for people that don't have a perfect vision. The iPhone 5S allows its users to change the text size on their phones, depending on their needs. This article will show you how it is done on both iOS 6 and iOS 7.
If you have problems with any of the steps in this article, please ask a question for more help, or post in the comments section below.
