How to Change Internet Font Sizes

All web browsers, including Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox and Safari, include a feature that allows users to change text font size. This option is useful for nearsighted people or when your screen is too dark. You can use either file menu options to make these changes.

Instructions

Internet Explorer

1. Start the Internet Explorer and click the "View" file menu option.

2. Select "Text Size."

3. Click the corresponding option to increase or decrease the font.

Mozilla Firefox

1. Start Mozilla Firefox and click the "View" file menu option.

2. Select "Zoom" and click to check "Zoom Text Only."

3. Click "View" again, select "Zoom" and click corresponding option to zoom in or out.

Safari

1. Start Safari.

2. Click the "View" file menu option.

3. Click "Make Text Bigger" or "Make Text Smaller" to change text size.

Tips & Warnings

• You can also press "Ctrl" and "+" keys to increase, and "Ctrl" and "-" to decrease the text in all of these browsers after your open the window.

• Some browsers include a magnifying glass icon in the bottom-right corner of the window that can be used to change text size.

References

• Assistive Technology Partners: How to Change Browser Text Size and Colors