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January 1, 2000


guide | how to enlarge text + images

personal computer w. Microsoft Windows or Google Chrome

:: on keyboard ~ hold down button labeled control (ctrl).
:: at same time ~ hold down plus key (+) to increase.
:: at same time ~ hold down minus key (-) to decrease.

personal computer by Apple

:: on keyboard ~ hold down command key (cmd).
:: at same time ~ hold down plus key  (+) to increase.
:: at same time ~ hold down minus key (-) to decrease.


webpages ::

Apple: home
Apple: Mac

Microsoft: home
Microsoft: Windows

Google: home
Google: ChromeBook



Dear readers,

The guide above supports keyboards on laptops + desktops. But may not function on plug + play keyboards for smart-phones and tablets.

Check your device HOW TO: change the size of text + images on-screen — in both your device + web browser settings. Here are phrases to look for:

  • screen magnification
  • screen resolution
  • reading view
  • browser webpage display size

Special software tools called assistive tech — help disabled, low-vision, low-hearing, and special needs people navigate text + images on-screen, see links below.

library editor


webpages ::

group: Assistive Technology Industry assoc.
web: home

publication: the Assistive Technology blog
web: home