Can I make the fonts bigger in the status bar and the notification pop ups?

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Can I make the fonts bigger in the status bar and the notification pop ups?

I'm really struggling to read some of the pop ups. And the status bar is almost impossible. Why is the font smaller on an iPad then an iPhone? I can't read the tabs either. The zoom feature helps but come on already. I've made the fonts bolder but they are just too small. I'm 54 and have worn glasses since I was 6 and there are several areas on this device that are nearly impossible to read. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks in advance.

Posted on Nov 2, 2013 7:45 AM

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Answer 1

Pardu Author

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Dec 27, 2013 4:15 PM in response to briegull

It seems from what I've been reading, Apple has dropped the ball in several areas lately. But as a user for over 8 years I'm confident they will address the issues as they are made aware of them. Any time I get frustrated, I just go on my Windows 8 PC. I find this helps me put things into perspective . BTW anyone want to buy a PC cheap? Comes with Windows 8!

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Demo

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Nov 2, 2013 8:03 AM in response to Pardu

The only further adjustment that you can make to font sizes for the system apps are in Settings>General>Accessibility>Larger Type>Larger Dynamic Type>On. That will make the text larger in email, notes, Safari reader and other apps that support dynamic text.

You cannot make the text larger in the Notifications Screen or Safari Tabs.

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briegull

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Dec 27, 2013 7:41 AM in response to Demo

I've done computer support for many years. Recently moved to a retirement community where the residents have computers of all varieties, and much less trouble with macs than with PCs BUT Safari is terrible for older people with its tiny print, black on dark gray. Latest versions of Chrome seem to crash a lot, so I'd like to encourage them to use Safari, but the tiny print on tabs is a stumbling block. Is there any extension or plug-in that will help with THAT? I know how to increase font size on web sites, that's not the problem. It is the specific Safari tabs that are the problem.

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briegull

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Dec 27, 2013 4:45 PM in response to Pardu

This isn't "lately," it's been the case for years. I agree I'd rather use, and rather give tech support, to apples. But with all their vaunted "accessibility" features, that is just a PAIN! And I have been a user for THIRTY years.

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