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

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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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Anonymous commented · May 29, 2017 23:56 · Flag as inappropriate

Any Status? The size is really obstructing me from using Teams on Larger resolutions
Jim Banks commented · May 25, 2017 12:27 · Flag as inappropriate

Appreciate the update Suphatra. Better late and right than sooner and wrong.
Brandon Barber commented · May 25, 2017 12:24 · Flag as inappropriate

I have been using the RSS feeds connector feature and the font is way too small to read any of the new feeds. Everything else is ok but I don't get why you can't just customize the font on the entire application under preferences. Shouldn't be that difficult.
Anonymous commented · May 25, 2017 11:45 · Flag as inappropriate

I'd just like to add, that I have fairly normal vision. And this is a problem for me. With a screen solution of 1920x1080, the interface and font of Teams becomes smaller and hard to read. I'd like to be able to set the default of everything I send and receive at a more readable font size.

Thanks for your help!!
C white commented · May 25, 2017 09:36 · Flag as inappropriate

Yes, please make the font size bigger as a critical customization option. Most other customization features fall under "would be nice". Thank you
Anonymous commented · May 17, 2017 08:23 · Flag as inappropriate

Please make this a customization option.
Harrison Hudson commented · May 15, 2017 07:40 · Flag as inappropriate

Holy cow. The bigger font from this latest update is universally hated by our group here in IT. Everyone is switching over to the web app just so we can zoom out and fit more information on our screen at once.

I can see below that you were getting a lot of complaints from old people with bad eyesight, but that doesn't mean you should force everyone to deal with elephant sized font. This is an unacceptable approach. The ONLY solution is to give us the ability to change font size or zoom in/out within the desktop app.
Anonymous commented · May 15, 2017 04:06 · Flag as inappropriate

when this will rollout ?
Anonymous commented · May 12, 2017 06:45 · Flag as inappropriate

Allow for changing the size of Teams content similar to using CTRL + or CTRL - with all browsers. The small size of the font and content makes Teams virtually useless to people with vision issues.
Mikey Cooper commented · May 10, 2017 07:26 · Flag as inappropriate

Good catch, Teresa! Just updated to 12451 and I can at least read the text on a good day. Link descriptions are still a little too small, but this is a huge improvement in usability. Hopefully zoom's soon to follow.
Michael commented · May 09, 2017 13:07 · Flag as inappropriate

New update to client app (5/9/17) just made everything larger without any option to go back to previous text size. Text size should be modifiable.
Teresa Carrigan commented · May 09, 2017 12:25 · Flag as inappropriate

While there still isn't a way to customize the font size on incoming messages, the latest version of Teams uses a font size that is large enough for my needs.
Anonymous commented · May 09, 2017 10:53 · Flag as inappropriate

This is a necessity to make this project useful.
Anonymous commented · May 08, 2017 07:13 · Flag as inappropriate

We are really needing this one. we had to put our use of Teams on hold cause too many developers couldn't read the text... this is a critical usability flaw for us. :(
Anonymous commented · May 07, 2017 10:59 · Flag as inappropriate

Notebook screen 1.920 x 1.080 p => Microsoft Teams Windows Client ==> HORRIBLE FONT SIZE.
Michelle commented · May 04, 2017 15:07 · Flag as inappropriate

Any target date for providing this functionality?
David Wilcoxen commented · May 01, 2017 15:19 · Flag as inappropriate

My 57-year-old eyes can barely see the text! Have pity.
Andy Boorh commented · April 27, 2017 05:38 · Flag as inappropriate

Please allow the user to specify the size of the font in the Teams client to maximise accessibility and readability.
JoAnn commented · April 20, 2017 10:43 · Flag as inappropriate

Font size on desktop version is horrible! Have to go back to using it in Office 365 browser. Any idea when this fix might be available?
Anonymous commented · April 19, 2017 11:58 · Flag as inappropriate

Changing fonts in the chat messages is fine but the main page font is so small it actually HURTS to try to read it. When it is the page you look at most this becomes a problem specifically for people with eye sight issues. Please fix!! I literally beg you please.