How to Reduce Font Size in OneDrive on a Mac
Question details
The user needs to reduce the unusually large text size displayed in OneDrive on a Mac.
- Product
- OneDrive
- Device & OS
- Mac
- Scenario
- Viewing files and folders in OneDrive via a web browser or the macOS desktop app.
- Observed behavior
- The text in OneDrive appears unusually large, likely due to an accidental browser zoom change or macOS display scaling adjustment.
Determine whether you are accessing OneDrive through a web browser (like Google Chrome or Safari) or through the standalone OneDrive desktop application, as the steps to adjust the text size differ for each.
Adjust Browser Zoom Settings for OneDrive Online
Use this method if you access OneDrive through a web browser and the text has accidentally been zoomed in.
Often, text in OneDrive online becomes large because of an accidental trackpad gesture or keyboard shortcut that zoomed in the browser view.
Navigate to the browser window where your OneDrive files are currently displayed.
If you are using Google Chrome, click the three-dot menu icon in the upper-right corner. Find the 'Zoom' option and click the minus (-) sign to reduce the text size back to 100%.
Alternatively, press and hold the 'Command' key, then press the minus ('-') key on your keyboard to instantly zoom out and reduce the font size.
Modify macOS Display Scaling for the OneDrive Desktop App
Use this method if the issue occurs within the installed OneDrive desktop application rather than a web browser.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why did my OneDrive text suddenly become so large?
This usually happens when you accidentally trigger a zoom-in keyboard shortcut (like Command and '+') or use a two-finger pinch-out gesture on your Mac trackpad while the browser window is active.
Does changing the display scaling affect other apps on my Mac?
Yes, adjusting the macOS display resolution or text scaling in System Settings will apply system-wide, making the text and interface smaller across all applications, not just the OneDrive app.
Why isn't the Command-Minus shortcut working to zoom out?
Ensure that the browser window displaying OneDrive is the active, clicked window. If the shortcut still fails, check your Mac's Keyboard settings to verify that standard application shortcuts are enabled.
Can I adjust the text size in the OneDrive iOS app the same way?
No, on mobile Apple devices like an iPhone or iPad, you must adjust the text size through the device's main Settings app under Accessibility or Display & Brightness.
