Step-by-Step guides for changing the text size are available on the My Computer My Way website. Ensure that individuals who use this feature know how to change the size themselves so that they are able to alter the settings to meet their own requirements – which may be altered by fatigue. On all operating systems the text size can be increased or decreased so that it shows this way across all applications. The preferences of the user must be paramount. Other manufacturers produce 22 and 24 inch tablets.Īs with monitors, for tablets a balance must be struck between size and usability. For example Samsung produces 7, 8, 9.7 and 10.5 inch tablets. iPad minis are 7.9 inches.Īndroid devices have a much wider range dependent on manufacturer. iPad Pros are available in 10.5 and 12.9 inches. In colleges take a trip to your design or photography and film making departments to find the largest monitors!įor iPads the choice is more limited. For some people a smaller monitor may be an advantage as it requires less eye movement to see around the screen.īefore purchasing a larger (or smaller) monitor it is advisable to try one out and test the usability for your requirements. Just because someone has a visual impairment does not mean bigger is always better. Even larger monitors are available, but a balance must be struck between size and ability to view all the information on the screen (imagine sitting in the front row of a cinema). Monitors are generally 22 or 24 inches (measured on the diagonal) but 27 or 29 inch monitors are available for a reasonable cost. Screen sizeįor a PC or Mac sometimes the simplest solution can be to use a physically larger monitor screen, possibly in combination with resolution change (see below).

For more powerful magnification 3rd party software will often need to be purchased. Many of these are free and already built into computer and tablet systems. There are multiple solutions for increasing the clarity and size of text on a screen. I want help to see my screen more clearly

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