To Change Text Size
Most Web browsers include functionality to let you increase or decrease
the text in a Web page. For example, to increase text size:
| Browser | Example | Menu Items | Macintosh Shortcut | Windows Shortcut |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Internet Explorer |
|
View > Text Size > Largest |
. | . |
| Firefox, Netscape |
|
View > Text Size > Increase |
Command+ | Ctrl++ |
| Opera |
|
View > Zoom > % |
Command+ |
+ or 0 |
| Safari | ![]() |
View > Make Text Bigger |
Command+ | . |
For a Plain Layout View
Turning off the style sheet gives a plain layout view, which:
- makes text black on a white background (or however your browser is
set) - puts all the information in one column (called "linearized")
- leaves content images
- removes background images
| Browser | Example | Menu Items |
|---|---|---|
| Firefox | ![]() |
View > Page Style > No Style |
| Opera | ![]() |
View > Style > User Mode |
Other Text and Color Changes
Many browsers provide functionality to set different aspects of font and
color. Below are examples of how to access this functionality.
| Browser | Example | To access functionality: |
|---|---|---|
| Firefox | ![]() |
Windows Menu items:Tools > Options
In dialog box: General (in the left pane), Fonts & |
| Opera | . |
Windows Menu items: Tools > Preferences In dialog box: Fonts and Page Style (in the left pane) |




