If you spend a lot of time at your computer browsing the Internet, it’s important the text is at a size that’s comfortable on your eyes. Squinting to read tiny text may result in headaches or eye problems, while text that’s too large won’t enable you to display as much information on your screen.

There are various methods for changing the text size in web browsers, one which takes as little as two seconds.


Step 1:
To change text size - quick method.

This keyboard shortcut method works in most browsers, including Explorer, Firefox, Chrome and Opera. To increase the text size, simply press the Control key together with the plus key (‘Ctrl +’).

Repeat these key presses until the text is the size you require. To decrease the text size, press the Control key together with the minus key (‘Ctrl –‘) and repeat this action until the text has decreased to a suitable size.

Press Control and zero ‘Ctrl 0’ to reset text back to its original size.


Step 2: 
To change text size in Firefox.

Although using the ‘Ctrl’ key is the quickest, you may prefer alternative methods which make use of the mouse. In Firefox, search along the top toolbar until you see the square icon which looks like a three vertical lines (top right hand side).   In the drop down menu you can see the options to enlarge or decrease print size can be found right underneath the 'Cut, Copy' Pate symbols. Click on your choice.



Step 3: 
To change text size in Explorer.

Browse along the top toolbar until you see the ‘Tools’ icon which is white, but colored blue in the photo. Scroll down to Zoom (100%) to bring up a second menu with the options to Zoom in or Zoom out. Click on whichever command you need.


Step 4: 
To change text size in Chrome. 

If you’re using the Chrome web browser, search along the top toolbar until you see the square icon which looks like a three vertical lines (top right hand side). Click on this to reveal the menu options. Here you will see the option ‘Zoom – 100% +. Simply click on the plus or minus sign.


Step 5: 
To change text size in Opera.

Opera has an easy to find adjustable slider at the bottom right hand of the screen. Slide it left or right until the text is the size you want. Alternatively, right click on the address bar and click on 'Customise'. This opens up a menu box. Click on 'Buttons' and scroll down to 'Browser view'. In here you can select the option for adjusting the screen size. You can also drag it up to the address bar where it will stay.

What you will need:

• Most web browsers 
• A mouse or a keyboard 

Tips and Warnings 

• Changing the text size will only affect the current web page.
• Once you browse to a different site, the text will revert to its previous setting.