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How can I change the color/size of the fonts so that I can better see them?

rdll — Sat, 01 Jun 2019 17:25:30 GMT

Pressing CTRL and PLUS SIGN should increase the font size...

ChristieB — Sat, 01 Jun 2019 17:25:34 GMT

Pressing CTRL and PLUS SIGN should increase the font size in both the Online version and Desktop version.

You can decrease the size of the font by pressing CTRL and MINUS SIGN

Re: Pressing CTRL and PLUS SIGN should increase the font size...

m00re-5chwartz — Tue, 02 Jul 2019 19:46:51 GMT

That tip does increase the size of the print on the screen. I'm not at home, so can't check - will this also increase the font size when I print? For some reason, one year of the return prints a lot lighter than the other, even though the settings are the same for both returns. Any advice?

Re: How can I change the color/size of the fonts so that I can better see them?

bbalutanski — Wed, 04 Mar 2020 15:11:42 GMT

I have vision issues and find it very hard to read the light gray print on a dark background. The best contrast is bright yellow on a dark background. I can't be the only person with this issue. I saw 2 previous posts from June 2019 - has anything been done to allow us to change the color of the font??

Re: How can I change the color/size of the fonts so that I can better see them?

LeonardS — Wed, 04 Mar 2020 15:21:10 GMT

You can increase the size of the font by pressing CTRL and Plus Sign and you can decrease the font size by pressing CTRL and Minus Sign.

Re: How can I change the color/size of the fonts so that I can better see them?

dave148 — Sun, 08 Mar 2020 03:33:01 GMT

the Plus and Minus keys don't seem to work on the MAC desktop version of the software using the Control or Command keys. (for 2019 taxes)

Is there a different solution?

There should also be a menu option to increase and decrease the font size.

Re: How can I change the color/size of the fonts so that I can better see them?

LeonardS — Sun, 08 Mar 2020 19:42:28 GMT

The steps to change font size are dependent on what type display your Mac has. This link How to Increase All System Font Size in Mac OS X has directions on changing font sizes on a Mac.

Re: How can I change the color/size of the fonts so that I can better see them?

geophil1958 — Sun, 08 Mar 2020 23:47:40 GMT

Only helps in viewing the form. My difficulty is I cannot see the menu's or the list of forms, font is about 4pt on screen. Have WIndows 10. Seem unable to adjust size of forms listed, using magnifying glass to find forms on the list. Help much appreciated.

Re: How can I change the color/size of the fonts so that I can better see them?

KatrinaLO — Mon, 09 Mar 2020 00:31:06 GMT

Have you tried these instructions to alter the size of the font? Pressing CTRL and the PLUS SIGN should increase the font size in both the Online version and the Desktop version's of TurboTax. You can decrease the size of the font by pressing CTRL and the MINUS SIGN.

Re: How can I change the color/size of the fonts so that I can better see them?

Anonymous — Wed, 02 Sep 2020 14:06:26 GMT

How can I reduce text size on downloaded description of uploaded bond description can’t read so small

Re: How can I change the color/size of the fonts so that I can better see them?

freespirit625 — Mon, 01 Feb 2021 22:11:54 GMT

Using Control and + does not make the font larger. And if you select Learn More for an item it looks like Times New Roman font and it is extremely hard to read, it is too busy. Please offer different fonts and sizes under the Edit or View like most programs do.

Re: How can I change the color/size of the fonts so that I can better see them?

freespirit625 — Mon, 01 Feb 2021 22:12:35 GMT

Control and plus do nothing.

enlarge the font

shryockke — Sun, 07 Feb 2021 19:34:10 GMT

How can I make the letters bigger on my screen?

control/plus does NOT work.

HELP!

Re: How can I change the color/size of the fonts so that I can better see them?

shryockke — Sun, 07 Feb 2021 19:34:54 GMT

Yes, I tried control/plus. It DOES NOT work.

Re: How can I change the color/size of the fonts so that I can better see them?

CarissaM — Sun, 07 Feb 2021 23:51:46 GMT

You can also click on the settings within your browser, and enlarge your view.

If you need additional assistance, please click here to contact customer service.

Re: How can I change the color/size of the fonts so that I can better see them?

CArancher — Mon, 15 Feb 2021 22:11:34 GMT

Somewhat disappointing that with a mature TurboTax application on a MAC; a user can't adjust size of what is being displayed for data entry and reviews? This is on the installed application, not the web version.

Re: How can I change the color/size of the fonts so that I can better see them?

Sunriver — Tue, 23 Feb 2021 21:52:53 GMT

I had the same problem and with the help of a TurboTax phone help wizard, we were able to get to a solution.

On an I-Mac, push your cursor all the way to the top of the screen. When the tool bar appears, go to the little black apple in the upper left corner of the screen. Click on the apple and a menu will appear. Click on "System Preferences." A "System Preferences" window should appear momentarily. Find the "Displays" icon and click on it. In the window that appears, select "Display." At "Resolution," select "Scaled." Pick a lower resolution scale and click on it. The screen should blacken momentarily, then the new scale will be displayed both in the window and in the TurboTax Screen. You might want to try the different display scales to decide which you prefer.

Hope this works for you the way it did for me.

All the Best!

SunRiver

Re: How can I change the color/size of the fonts so that I can better see them?

ToddL99 — Tue, 23 Feb 2021 23:33:46 GMT

It worked for me! Thanks!

Re: How can I change the color/size of the fonts so that I can better see them?

ericgbirds — Fri, 05 Mar 2021 20:46:02 GMT

With Turbotax Premier 2020 on macOS desktop version, I found that pressing command-comma bring up a "Form Scale" dialog with a slider to adjust the size of the font size of the tax form in the forms view. It doesn't seem to do anything in the EasyStep view.

Re: How can I change the color/size of the fonts so that I can better see them?

ReneeM7122 — Fri, 05 Mar 2021 23:12:12 GMT

On a Mac, there doesn't appear to be a setting in TurboTax to make the font bigger.

But you can go to Applications/System Preferences/Displays/Display and pick Resolution: Scaled and experiment with different resolutions, which will make the fonts look bigger.

There are also zoom settings in System Preferences/Accessibility/Zoom.

In Windows, as you already mentioned, pressing CTRL and PLUS SIGN should increase the font size.

@ericgbirds