Adjust text size and other visual settings on Apple Watch
You can adjust text size and other settings to make it easier to interact with items on the screen.
Adjust text size
You can adjust the size of the text that appears in any area that supports Dynamic Type, such as the Settings app.
Open the Settings app
on your Apple Watch.Go to Display & Brightness > Text Size, then turn the Digital Crown to adjust.
Choose how text and other items appear
You can make text bold, use grayscale, and set other options to change the appearance of items on the screen. Open the Settings app on your Apple Watch, tap Accessibility, then turn the following options on or off:
Bold text
Labels
Turn on button labels to see an additional position indicator. With labels on, you see a one (1) on any option that is on, and a zero (0) on options that are turned off.
Grayscale
Reduce transparency
Reducing transparency increases legibility with some backgrounds.
You can also open the Apple Watch app on your iPhone, tap My Watch, tap Accessibility, then change an option.
Note: Restart your Apple Watch for changes in bold text and grayscale to take effect.
Limit animation
You can limit the motion you see on the Home Screen and when apps open and close.
Open the Settings app
on your Apple Watch.Go to Accessibility > Reduce Motion, then turn on Reduce Motion.
You can also open the Apple Watch app on your iPhone, tap My Watch, go to Accessibility > Reduce Motion, then turn on Reduce Motion.
Tip: When you turn on Reduce Motion and choose grid view for the Home Screen, all the app icons are the same size.
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