Struggling to read an email on an iPhone because the font’s size is microscopically minuscule? Tired of zooming in to make out text? Find out here how to change the email font size in iPhone Mail for reading and composing messages.
First, Trees of Red and Leaves of Blue
We see no leaves of red or grass that’s blue.
That is because the chlorophyll that fills these plant’s parts absorbs the blue and red components of sunlight to build carbohydrates, of course, from water and carbon dioxide. The green light is mostly reflected, and the leaves and stems appear green.
Now, if you can barely see letters of red, green, blue and black, in an email, you can make iPhone absorb more of the light that emanates from the screen to renders fonts bigger and be more legible:
How to Change the Font Size in iPhone Email
Time needed: 2 minutes
To change the (displayed) font size for reading and writing messages in iOS Mail for iPhone:
- Open the Settings app on the iPhone (or iPad).
- Go to the Accessibility category.
- Choose Display & Text Size.
- Now select Larger Text.
- Use the slider at the bottom to make text
Even bigger: To increase the font size even further, turn on Larger Accessibility Sizes, then use the slider’s right side.
Zoom in to View Parts Larger
You can also enlarge any part of an email as is, of course:
- Position two fingers on the part you want to enlarge.
- Spread the two fingers on the screen to zoom.
How to Change the Font Size in iPhone Email: FAQ
Can I change the font size for the recipient?
No.
iPhone Mail always sends messages text without font size information, both in plain text and using formatting (such as bold text or italics). The recipient can enlarge the font size for viewing on their device, of course, or zoom in.
(How to change the font size in iPhone email tested with iOS Mail 17; updated February 2024)