How do I increase the default size of text on web pages?

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How do I increase the default size of text on web pages?

The common method to increase text size in a web page using Command then + or - is clunky and does not always work. The same is true about page zoom in View. I was shocked to see that this is not addressed in System Preferences > Accessibility. Vivaldi browser has a tool for setting default text size in web pages which is better than anything else I have experienced but it also fails at times. Vivaldi Reader View is very limited in what it can do. Please let me know if I am overlooking something. Is Apple unable to fix this problem that has continued across several iterations of OSX?

iMac, OS X 10.11

Posted on May 31, 2022 1:47 PM

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TheLittles

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May 31, 2022 11:10 PM in response to Buteoraptor

Buteoraptor Said:

"How do I increase the default size of text on web pages?: [...]Vivaldi browser has a tool for setting default text size in web pages which is better than anything else I have experienced but it also fails at times.[...] Is Apple unable to fix this problem that has continued across several iterations of OSX?"

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Increasing Default Text Size:

Use the Help Menu of the Web Browser:

Depending on the Web browser, look in the Help menu. It might have the answer you need for each Web browser.

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Buteoraptor Author

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May 31, 2022 10:47 PM in response to tjk

Thank you very much but that does not answer my question because Safari in deficient in several aspects so I also use Vivaldi, Brave and Firefox. I have tried this with Safari and it also is not consistent in keeping text on webpages legible. Perhaps I should have sprung for a 24" Imac rather than a 21.5 inch Imac.

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tjk

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May 31, 2022 8:20 PM in response to Buteoraptor

Hi,

Open Safari > Safari Menu > Preferences > Advanced > Accessibility > check box for "Never use font sizes smaller than..." and set to desired size.

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Buteoraptor Author

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Jun 2, 2022 8:00 AM in response to TheLittles

So I have to conclude that there is nothing in OSX that can deal with this deficiency by default. I set Safari minimum font size at 18 and it has zero effect. Thank you for the education.

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TheLittles

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Jun 2, 2022 11:57 AM in response to Buteoraptor

You are welcome.

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How do I increase the default size of text on web pages?

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