How do you change the font size in Big Sur on a Mac?

Answered by Robert Flynn

To change the font size in Big Sur on a Mac, you can follow these steps:

1. Firstly, go to the Menu Bar at the top of your screen.

2. Click on “View” in the Menu Bar.

3. From the drop-down menu, select “Show View Options”. This will open the View Options window.

4. In the View Options window, you will see various customization options for the Finder window.

5. To change the font size, locate the “Text size” option. It will have a drop-down menu next to it.

6. Click on the drop-down menu for Text size. Here, you will find a range of font sizes to choose from.

7. Select the font size that suits your preference. You can choose a font size up to 16pt.

8. As you change the font size, you will see the preview in the View Options window. This gives you a visual representation of how the font will appear.

9. Additionally, you can also adjust the size of icons in the Finder window. In the View Options window, locate the “Icon size” option.

10. Click on the drop-down menu next to Icon size. You will find options for small, medium, and large icons.

11. Select the icon size that you prefer for your Finder window.

12. Once you have made the desired changes to the font size and/or icon size, you can close the View Options window.

By following these steps, you can easily customize the font size and icon size in the Finder window on your Mac running Big Sur.

Note that these changes will only apply to the Finder window and not system-wide. Different applications may have their own settings for font size, which you can usually find in their respective preferences or settings menus.

I hope this explanation helps you change the font size according to your preferences. If you have any further questions, feel free to ask.