How to adjust the font size and style on your Galaxy phone

If the font on your Galaxy phone is too small to read, you can change the size and style on your phone. You can even customise the display with additional downloadable fonts. Refer to the guide below to change your font settings.

Before you try the recommendations below, be sure to check if your device's software and related apps are updated to the latest version. To update your mobile device's software, follow these steps:

Step 1. Go to Settings > Software update.

Step 2. Tap on Download and install.

Step 3. Follow the on-screen instructions.

Customise your font size and style

You can pick a font size or style that works for you. Make the font appear small, big, or make it bold. To change your font size or style, follow the steps below.

Step 1. Launch the Settings app, and then select Display.

Step 2. Select Font size and style.

Step 3. Here you can adjust the options as desired.

  • Change the Font size by dragging the slider left or right.
  • Tap the switch next to Bold font to make the font appear bolder.
  • Tap Font style to change the current font or download a new font.
Font size and style setting.

If you get bored of the same old fonts, you can change things up by downloading a new font. To download additional fonts, follow the steps below.

Display selected. Display selected.

Step 1. Launch the Settings app, and then select Display.

Font size and style selected. Font size and style selected.

Step 2. Select Font size and style.

Font style selected. Font style selected.

Step 3 Font style.

Download fonts selected. Download fonts selected.

Step 4. Tap Download fonts.

Install icons highlighted. Install icons highlighted.

Step 5. The Galaxy Store will automatically launch. Tap the Install icon next to your desired font.

Note:

  • You may incur additional charges for downloading fonts via the mobile network depending on your data plan.
  • For large data transfers, it is recommended to download when using Wi-Fi.

If you like your current font size and style but wish you could see it better, try turning on High contrast. This will add an outline to all fonts so that they stand out against the screen. To turn on High contrast, follow the steps below.

Accessibility selected. Accessibility selected.

Step 1. Launch the Settings app, and then select Accessibility.

Visibility enhancements selected. Visibility enhancements selected.

Step 2. Select Visibility enhancements.

High contrast fonts toggle selected. High contrast fonts toggle selected.

Step 3. Tap the switch next to high contrast fonts to turn it on.

Lock screen on galaxy device displayed. Lock screen on galaxy device displayed.

Step 4. You will see all the text on your phone, including the clock on your lock screen, in high contrast.

Note: Device screenshots and menu may vary depending on the device model and software version.

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