Let us make the font size bigger (Zooming)

Make a way to make the font size in the application bigger.

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Gary shared this idea · November 21, 2016 · Flag idea as inappropriate… · Admin →

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Warren responded · September 06, 2018

The zoom feature has released to the public ring. Using CRTL + or CTRL – zoom in and out on a Windows PC.

I need to correct the information I provided last month about MAC. It appears the MAC version is still in testing and hasn’t yet gone out to the public. It is “In Testing” but will be coming to the public soon!

The item tracking this specific update can be found at: https://microsoftteams.uservoice.com/admin/v3/suggestions/16933183/activity

There now is a UI element that tells you your current zoom level and a Setting within the UI to preset your zoom preference.

Since the zoom feature could very well cover the vast majority of user needs, based on the majority of comments and feedback, I will flag this item as Partially Done.

Thank you for all the feedback and support!
-Warren

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partially done ·

Warren responded · July 06, 2018

The zoom feature has released to the public ring. Using CRTL + or CTRL – zoom in and out on a Windows PC. This functionality is also available on the Mac. The item tracking this specific update can be found at: https://microsoftteams.uservoice.com/admin/v3/suggestions/16933183/activity

Currently there isn’t an UI element that tells you your current zoom level but that, along with Settings within the UI to preset your zoom preference, will be coming a bit later.

Since the zoom feature could very well cover the vast majority of user needs, based on the majority of comments and feedback, I will flag this item as Partially Done.

Thank you for all the feedback and support!
-Warren

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Warren responded · April 12, 2018

This item is still in the works.

Though the zooming ability looks like it will probably release first. I don’t have exact timelines for either but I know zooming has been steadily getting closer and closer. Which is being tracked by this item https://microsoftteams.uservoice.com/forums/555103/suggestions/16933183

So, hopefully it could at least meet the need, if it doesn’t replace the ability to change font size as some had clearly stated in the comments.

Thank you all for the feedback and we will continue to work on getting this updates to you sooner, rather than later.
-Warren

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Warren responded · February 12, 2018

Hi everyone,

Not a huge update. We are still working on this item.

However, the focus of our work in this area is targeting a similar topic which is Scalable UI (Zooming): http://microsoftteams.uservoice.com/forums/555103/suggestions/16933183

Please let me know in the comments if the ability to zoom in as well as use the keys CTRL_- and CTRL_+ to zoom in and out, would me most of your needs.

If you feel it would not, would you please let me know in the comments why you would prefer font increases over the zoom function.

Thank you for all your feedback, it really helps us build a better product.

-Warren

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Suphatra responded · October 04, 2017

This is very close to done! I’ll be so happy to deliver this to you. I really appreciate your patience as we worked on this issue. It was much harder to resolve than we anticipated.

Thank you,
Suphatra

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Suphatra responded · May 25, 2017

Hi everyone, wanted to give you an update since my last update was a few months ago.

We were able to build this solution, but unfortunately it’s not passing our validation rounds so we need to continue to work on it.

We really appreciate your patience; I know this is a really important feature, especially for those with eyesight trouble. We’re working hard to get this solution validated and pushed out for you!

Sincerely,
Suphatra

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Suphatra responded · March 13, 2017

Sending another email since this was merged with a larger ticket. This way everyone gets the update that we’re working quickly to rectify this!

Thanks so much for everyone who commented to let me know it wasn’t done. That was really valuable. I’ve talked to the engineering lead on this item and I’ll let you know when its done.

Suphatra

working on it ·

Suphatra responded · March 13, 2017

Hi everyone, thanks for flagging this in the comments. You’re right, its not completed and that was a mistake on our part. It slipped into release notes without getting through all the production rings. We’re actively working to fix this ASAP.

Thank you for your patience. I’ll circle back soon.

Suphatra

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Suphatra responded · January 27, 2017

Now there is a way to increase or decrease your font size. Just click Ctrl + or Ctrl – to make your font bigger or smaller, respectively.

If you have any questions, just email me or ping me on Twitter at @skprufo.

Suphatra
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Will commented · February 26, 2018 06:04 · Flag as inappropriate

Yes zooming would be great.
Nicole C. Tedesco commented · February 22, 2018 09:00 · Flag as inappropriate

It sounds good to me.
Anonymous commented · February 18, 2018 11:06 · Flag as inappropriate

+1 for I'll settle for Control+/- (zoom in and out)
Anonymous commented · February 16, 2018 12:46 · Flag as inappropriate

Yes please make zoom in and out!! I use montitors but also a laptop and i need a much smaller window(and font) for teams for the laptop screen
Ben commented · February 15, 2018 06:43 · Flag as inappropriate

+1 for smaller text also. It needs to adjust down to at least 70% (if not lower). Also, make the window able to be sized smaller. Users need to be able to make it as inconspicuous as they'd like, and 800 pixels wide is too large
Jennifer commented · February 14, 2018 10:06 · Flag as inappropriate

Agreed with Andy Booth.
Anonymous commented · February 13, 2018 13:59 · Flag as inappropriate

Andy Booth +1
Anonymous commented · February 13, 2018 06:28 · Flag as inappropriate

zooming is good for me.
Ryan commented · February 13, 2018 05:57 · Flag as inappropriate

ZOOM would be sufficient for me, I agree with the other one more.
Dawn Johnson commented · February 13, 2018 05:08 · Flag as inappropriate

I agree with Andy's comments as well. Don't take away real estate where it doesn't need to be taken away, but sometimes I really need the conversation I'm having to be a bigger size because I can't see it.
Michael Eastman commented · February 13, 2018 03:44 · Flag as inappropriate

Andy's comment below is right on: +1. Setting a font size (ctrl + and ctrl -) is the way to go.
Bronson commented · February 12, 2018 23:48 · Flag as inappropriate

Andy Booth +1
Andy Boorh commented · February 12, 2018 23:12 · Flag as inappropriate

Zooming is handy, but it is not a replacement for the ability to set a custom font size.

- zooming may lose useful screen real-estate as uninteresting parts of the UI are scaled
- zooming may affect navigation & may require zoom out or excessive scrolling to get to certain UI elements.
- zooming will probably need to be done per session, which is at best inconvenient.

Please add the ability to set a font size that's comfortable for the user. The ability to set different UI navigation & content font sizes would be great too (i.e. as Outlook can).
C white commented · February 12, 2018 15:15 · Flag as inappropriate

Works for us, thx
Timothy Williams commented · February 12, 2018 14:52 · Flag as inappropriate

Zoom +1
Anonymous commented · February 12, 2018 14:46 · Flag as inappropriate

"Please let me know in the comments if the ability to zoom in as well as use the keys CTRL_- and CTRL_+ to zoom in and out, would me most of your needs."

--Yes
Julia Monk commented · February 12, 2018 14:44 · Flag as inappropriate

While zooming would be sufficient, I would prefer font increases.
Darren commented · February 09, 2018 12:03 · Flag as inappropriate

This is pretty much the primary missing feature preventing us from making the move to Teams.
Anonymous commented · January 31, 2018 06:12 · Flag as inappropriate

"very close to done" ... last October. How about another update? This is an *accessibility*issue on the desktop app (not online) where Ctl+ does NOT work--it should be a priority.
Dorothy Cimarosti commented · January 22, 2018 08:38 · Flag as inappropriate

There are a lot of comments. I did not sift through all of them and I could not find a concise list of what you are working on for this request. I want to make sure that I can also set the font COLOR and have it stick so that I don't have to keep setting it for every message I write. I want to be able to set a default font , font size, and font color.