How to change the system font size for Mac mini with external monitor?

HI, I just got a Mac mini and connected to 3440 x 1440 resolution external monitor however the system font size is too small for me. Hence I look through internet and YouTube to search for solution to scale the system font bigger, all the webpages + videos are referring me to 'Displays' tab and then switch to 'Scale', however my displays tab does not provide that option. Please see the attached below.

Mac mini, macOS 13.2

Posted on Mar 16, 2023 10:30 AM

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Posted on Mar 18, 2023 10:58 AM

Hey there CCY1987,  


Taking a look at Make it easier to see what’s on the screen of your Mac,


Make text bigger on your Mac

* Scale your display’s resolution to make text and objects appear larger: On your Mac, choose Apple menu  > System Settings, then click Displays  in the sidebar. (You may need to scroll down.) On the right, select one of the Larger Text options to the left of Default.
* Increase the text size in many apps: In apps such as Mail, you can press Command-Plus (+) or Command-Minus (–) to adjust text size. If that doesn’t work, check the app’s settings.
* Increase the text size of messages in Messages: In Messages, choose Messages > Settings, click General, then move the “Text size” slider to the right.


Have a good one!


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Mar 18, 2023 10:58 AM in response to CCY1987

Hey there CCY1987,  


Taking a look at Make it easier to see what’s on the screen of your Mac,


Make text bigger on your Mac

* Scale your display’s resolution to make text and objects appear larger: On your Mac, choose Apple menu  > System Settings, then click Displays  in the sidebar. (You may need to scroll down.) On the right, select one of the Larger Text options to the left of Default.
* Increase the text size in many apps: In apps such as Mail, you can press Command-Plus (+) or Command-Minus (–) to adjust text size. If that doesn’t work, check the app’s settings.
* Increase the text size of messages in Messages: In Messages, choose Messages > Settings, click General, then move the “Text size” slider to the right.


Have a good one!


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