One of the benefits of using an electronic device for reading books is that you can customize your experience. If you’ve bought a Kindle, you should know how to change the font size to suit your preferences and ensure a comfortable reading experience.
In this article, we want to show you how to increase or decrease the font size of your Kindle reader. Your Kindle reader provides you with many options to modify the text size and appearance while you read books. Let’s begin.
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How to Change Kindle Text Size
Here’s how to make fonts bigger while reading a book on newer Kindle models.
Step 1: Tap anywhere on your Kindle screen while reading a book.
Step 2: Tap on the ‘Aa’ icon.
Step 3: Tap on Font.
Step 4: Tap the + icon to increase or the – icon in the Size section to decrease the font size.
After selecting a new font size, you can see a preview of how the text will look on the page. This helps ensure it’s the right size for your reading comfort.
Step 5: Tap anywhere on the book to exit.
Note: If you’re using an old Kindle reader (Kindle 1-3), hit the physical Aa button.
Change Theme to Increase Font Size on Kindle
Alternatively, choose between a few preset themes on the Kindle reader. These themes have different page layouts that can enhance your reading experience. Here’s how to select a theme with a bigger font size to suit your reading preferences.
Step 1: Tap anywhere on the screen while you are reading a book.
Step 2: Tap on the ‘Aa’ icon.
Step 3: Tap on the Themes tab.
Step 4: Select a theme to preview the same.
Step 5: Tap anywhere on the book to exit.
How to Enable Bold Text on Kindle
If the size still feels inadequate, you can improve the thickness of the text for better visibility on your Kindle reader. Here’s how you can enable bold text on your Kindle.
Step 1: Tap anywhere on the screen while you are reading a book.
Step 2: Tap on the ‘Aa’ icon.
Step 3: Tap on Font.
Step 4: Increase the thickness of the text by changing the Bold level.
After selecting a new bold size, you can see a preview of how the text will look on the page. This helps you ensure it’s the right size for your reading comfort.
Step 5: Tap anywhere on the book page to exit.
How to Change Font Style on Kindle
You might prefer specific font styles when reading, as they can provide a more comfortable experience for your eyes. Your Kindle reader also lets you customize the font style for books. Here’s how you can do it.
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Step 1: Tap anywhere on the screen while you are reading a book on your Kindle device.
Step 2: Tap on the ‘Aa’ icon.
Step 3: Tap on Font.
Step 4: Expand the box next to Font Family.
Step 5: Select a Font Style.
After selecting a new font style, you can see a preview of how the text will look on the page. This helps ensure it’s the right font style for your reading comfort.
Step 6: Tap anywhere on the book to exit.
Why Can’t I Change Font Size on Kindle
If you’re facing a problem changing the font size on your Kindle reader, here are a few troubleshooting methods to try.
1. Check If the Book Is Downloaded From Official Kindle Store
If you have downloaded books from any third-party sources, they may not be designed to take advantage of the features on your Kindle reader. Therefore, you may be unable to change the font size or enable bold text for the particular book.
For best results, always ensure you purchase or download books from the official Amazon Kindle book store. However, if you cannot change the font size on a book you purchased from the official store, use the methods below.
2. Restart Kindle
Shutting down your Kindle shuts down all the operations and clears the bug causing the issue, preventing you from changing the font size. Therefore, restarting your Kindle can help fix the problem, and you can change the font size without issues. Here’s how you can restart your Kindle reader.
Step 1: Tap anywhere on your screen while reading a book. If you are on the home page, jump to Step 2.
Step 2: Tap on the downward-facing arrow to open the control panel and go to All Settings.
Step 3: Tap on Device Options.
Step 4: Tap on Restart and select Yes to confirm.
Alternatively, press the power button to restart your Kindle.
3. Update Kindle
If several readers face a problem while trying to change the font size on their Kindle devices, Amazon will release a firmware update to fix the issue. So, ensure you are always on the latest update. If you aren’t sure, you can check our explainer to learn how to update your Kindle reader.
4. Reset Kindle
If none of the above methods work, try resetting your Kindle reader. Once you reset it, all the configurations and settings will return to their default values. Therefore, any misconfiguration preventing you from changing the font size on your Kindle will be fixed once you reset it.
Here’s what happens if you reset your Kindle:
- You will lose all your data, including books, documents, and settings.
- You will need to re-download any content you want to keep.
- You will need to sign in to your Amazon account again.
Here’s how to reset your Kindle.
Step 1: Tap anywhere on your screen while reading a book. If you are on the home page, jump to Step 2.
Step 2: Tap on the downward-facing arrow icon to open the control panel and go to All Settings.
Step 3: Tap on Device Options.
Step 4: Tap on Reset.
Step 5: Tap on yes to confirm and wait for it to complete the process.
That is everything you need to know about changing the font size on your Kindle reader. If you have any further questions, look at the FAQ section below.
FAQs on Kindle Text Size
1. Is there a limit to how large or small I can set the font size?
Kindle devices have predefined font size options, so there is a limit to how large or small you can set the font size.
2. Does changing the font size affect the book’s layout or page numbers?
Changing the font size may impact the book’s layout, but your Kindle reader will automatically adjust the layout to accommodate the new text size.
3. Will changing the font size affect my Kindle’s battery life?
No, changing the font size on your Kindle reader is unlikely to impact its battery life.
Read Comfortably
We hope this article helps you change the font size of your Kindle reader easily. If you’ve discovered or used any more unique features to improve your reading experience on your Kindle reader – do let us know in the comments section below! Also, check out our guide on taking a screenshot on any Kindle reader.
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