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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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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Jamie commented · July 18, 2018 06:17 · Flag as inappropriate

For those anxiously awaiting this, but are disappointed with our inability to get it, here's a workaround. Use Chrome (sadly, Edge doesn't quit provide the same app-like experience of pinned sites) to navigate to teams.microsoft.com. Once there and logged in, tap the menu button, then More tools, and finally Create shortcut. This will save it to your desktop as a windowed "app". Now run Teams from the Chrome shortcut and you can use the standard browser zoom feature to resize text. Can't say if there are limitations with using Teams in this manner or not.
Jamie commented · July 18, 2018 06:02 · Flag as inappropriate

How does one get this new zoom feature? I have "You have Microsoft Teams Version 1.1.00.18052 (64-bit). It was last updated on 7/11/18." This is so frustrating, especially with a mix of high DPI Surface devices and full HD monitors. Running the standalone app on latest Windows 10 1803 build. Please release this feature to all users!
lei commented · July 16, 2018 16:24 · Flag as inappropriate

worked for a short moment, then broken again
Jon DeGroot commented · July 12, 2018 13:15 · Flag as inappropriate

Same here, not working on a windows PC after the update today to version 1.1.00.18052
Robin commented · July 12, 2018 09:21 · Flag as inappropriate

Nope, just updated, not working. Have to continue to use Teams in a browser so I can see it.
Shauna commented · July 09, 2018 12:50 · Flag as inappropriate

Partial fix isn't working on Mac either.
JohnK commented · July 09, 2018 09:53 · Flag as inappropriate

It still does NOT work! I have version "1.1.00.17553 (64-bit). It was last updated on 7/8/18."

I've tried pressing Ctrl + / Ctrl - with focus in various parts of the UI. Nothing happens.

I tried with both Win 7 and Win 10 (64-bit each). I did an upgrade install on one, and a clean install on the other.
[Deleted User] commented · July 06, 2018 14:22 · Flag as inappropriate

So.... Once again ** shows that it does not care about accessibility for those with physical impairments. At least they are consistent.
Opus commented · July 02, 2018 07:23 · Flag as inappropriate

This is a big deal for me as opposed to just zooming. I have eye problems and things like this and the dark themes make a huge difference in my day to day life.
Sean Ellis commented · June 26, 2018 01:46 · Flag as inappropriate

20 months since first reported, still no action.
Anonymous commented · May 23, 2018 10:36 · Flag as inappropriate

I appreciate the PR by asking peoples opinions but this is a no-brainer and its omission is glaring and inexcusable. There should be ritualistic punishment for the teams team that foisted this upon us. We would have caught this in our reviews. Now we await to see if ignorance will be piled on top of ignorance by letting this go longer. Oops. I see it took two years and still not out here. Then Hurry. You will never hear from those who just gave up on it and thereby gave up on you due to lack of confidence
Emily Young commented · May 16, 2018 13:20 · Flag as inappropriate

i need to be able to zoom on the gifs and stickers, i cant read them until i select them. hopefully the zoom you are working on will allow to zoom into the gif menu
Eric Wilson commented · April 10, 2018 10:47 · Flag as inappropriate

+1 for zooming

(I often need both directions depending on system and whether sharing screens, etc.)
Sean Ellis commented · April 09, 2018 01:33 · Flag as inappropriate

Microsoft's own guidelines say that all apps should, at minimum, respect the color and font choices of the user, for this very reason.

Microsoft are one of the worst offenders for ignoring this rule.
Anonymous commented · April 06, 2018 11:00 · Flag as inappropriate

High contrast just inverts color scheme and doesn't help. I'm just old - I need a slightly larger font and black text. The gray font in 10 pt is just strains my eyes...
Hanan Ohayon commented · March 27, 2018 15:11 · Flag as inappropriate

Would be nice to be able to zoom in in any location of the app

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LG commented · March 27, 2018 04:23 · Flag as inappropriate

Zooming would be better.
Sean Ellis commented · March 19, 2018 10:18 · Flag as inappropriate

This is yet another request supporting the idea of per-tab configurations.
Aaron Wood commented · March 15, 2018 12:35 · Flag as inappropriate

Yes, zooming would be better than nothing. Please make it happen!
Spike Hains commented · March 07, 2018 04:00 · Flag as inappropriate

The idea is to allow the user the determine the general size of text within the visible area of interactive conversations. There is a lot of free space on the right and left of a line of back and forth instant messaging. Being able to zoom in or increase the text size of content in the chat window would make the experience more intimate and close as it would feel closer to the user than other windows visible on multiple monitors. Don't zoom like Chrome (used to?) does where all tabs zoom in when zooming the page. This would help a lot. My enterprise is on the precipice of embracing Office 365 and Teams instead of Slack. Improving Chat capabilities will win our hearts.