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How to adjust Display Zoom on iPhone and iPad

As displays get larger, text is seemingly getting smaller. On certain iOS devices, Apple offers an option to adjust Display Zoom, which not only makes text larger, but things like the Home screen icons.

Follow along to learn how to enable Display Zoom.

How to adjust Display Zoom on iPhone and iPad

  1. Open Settings.
  2. Scroll down to Display & Brightness.
  3. Under Display Zoom, tap View. You’ll now have the option to choose between Standard and Zoomed.

Note that Display Zoom is only available on iPhone 6/7/8 (Plus), iPhone XS Max, iPhone XR, and the third-generation iPad Pro 12.9-inch.

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