Increase Font Size Shortcut: Windows, Ubuntu, macOS & More

Knowing how to increase font size with an shortcut can enhance readability and improve your workflow. Whether you’re working on a document, browsing the web, or designing graphics, mastering these shortcuts will save you time and effort.

Keyboard Shortcuts to Increase Font Size

Below is a table summarizing the most commonly used shortcuts for increasing font size across different platforms.

Platform	Application	Shortcut to Increase Font Size
Windows	Microsoft Word	`Ctrl + ]`
	Web Browsers (Chrome, Edge, Firefox)	`Ctrl + +` (Plus key) or `Ctrl + Scroll Up`
	Adobe Photoshop & Illustrator	`Ctrl + Shift + .` (Period)
Ubuntu	LibreOffice Writer	`Ctrl + ]`
	Web Browsers (Firefox, Chromium)	`Ctrl + +` (Plus key) or `Ctrl + Scroll Up`
	Terminal	`Ctrl + Shift + +` (Plus key)
macOS	Microsoft Word & Pages	`Command + ]`
	Web Browsers (Safari, Chrome, Firefox)	`Command + +` (Plus key) or `Command + Scroll Up`
	Adobe Creative Suite	`Command + Shift + .` (Period)

Detailed Shortcut Explanations

Increase Font Size in Microsoft Word

Windows: Ctrl + ]
macOS: Command + ]
Ubuntu (LibreOffice Writer): Ctrl + ]

Increase Font Size in Web Browsers

Windows & Ubuntu: Ctrl + + or Ctrl + Scroll Up
macOS: Command + + or Command + Scroll Up

Increase Font Size in Adobe Creative Suite

Windows: Ctrl + Shift + .
macOS: Command + Shift + .

Increase Font Size in Ubuntu Terminal

Ctrl + Shift + + allows you to increase text size in the Terminal.

Additional Tips for Font Size Adjustment

Customize Shortcuts: Some applications allow custom keyboard shortcuts for font size control.
Use Zoom Settings: If shortcuts don’t work, try manually adjusting font sizes in application settings.
Check Accessibility Options: Many operating systems offer accessibility features for better readability.

Complete List of Windows Keyboard Shortcuts

If you need help for Windows, you can find a whole list of all keyboard shortcuts here.

https://keyboard-shortcuts.org/

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