How to Turn On Larger Text on an iPhone 7

To turn on larger text on an iPhone 7, open Settings > Accessibility > Display & Text Size > Larger Text (on iOS 12 and earlier, Settings > General > Accessibility > Larger Text). Turn on Larger Accessibility Sizes for the biggest options, then drag the slider. Apps that support Dynamic Type, like Messages and Mail, update to your size. For a quick change, Settings > Display & Brightness > Text Size has the same slider without the extra-large sizes.

Quick Answer

Settings > Accessibility > Display & Text Size > Larger Text > turn on Larger Accessibility Sizes > drag the slider.

Steps to Enlarge Text

1. Open Settings and tap Accessibility.
2. Tap Display & Text Size, then Larger Text.
3. Turn on Larger Accessibility Sizes.
4. Drag the slider to the size you want.
5. Optionally turn on Bold Text on the Display & Text Size screen.

Text Size Options

Setting	Where
Text Size slider	Display & Brightness > Text Size
Extra-large sizes	Accessibility > Display & Text Size > Larger Text
Bold Text	Accessibility > Display & Text Size
Bigger everything	Display Zoom (Zoomed view)
Per-app size (iOS 15)	Add Text Size to Control Center

Troubleshooting

• Some apps don’t change: They don’t support Dynamic Type; try Display Zoom.
• Bold text: See turning on Bold Text on iPhone 7.
• Bigger icons too: See making app icons bigger and switching to Zoomed view.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this change text on websites?

Not always. In Safari, use the aA button to change page text size.

Which iOS does iPhone 7 support?

Up to iOS 15, which includes these settings.

Can I make text smaller again?

Yes. Drag the slider left.

Summary

1. Open Accessibility > Display & Text Size.
2. Tap Larger Text.
3. Turn on larger sizes and drag the slider.
4. Add Bold Text or Display Zoom if needed.