Having issues with the screen size while browsing Facebook? Don’t worry, there are a few easy ways to adjust the screen size and zoom settings to make Facebook easier to view and navigate on desktop and mobile.
Adjust Screen Size on Desktop
If Facebook looks too small or too large on your desktop browser, there are a couple of settings you can tweak to get the right screen size for your display.
Use Keyboard Shortcuts
One of the quickest ways to adjust screen size on the Facebook website is using keyboard shortcuts. Here are the keyboard shortcuts to control zoom level:
| Ctrl + + | Zoom in |
| Ctrl + – | Zoom out |
| Ctrl + 0 | Reset zoom to default |
Simply press the Ctrl key and either +, – or 0 to quickly resize the page. This works on both Windows and Mac computers.
Adjust Browser Zoom
Alternatively, you can adjust the zoom level directly in your browser. The steps vary slightly depending on which browser you use.
Chrome:
- Click the three vertical dots in the top right corner.
- Select Settings.
- Scroll down to the Appearance section.
- Under Page zoom, select your desired zoom level from the dropdown menu.
Safari:
- Select Safari > Preferences from the toolbar.
- Go to the Advanced tab
- Under Page Zoom, choose the zoom level you want.
Firefox:
- Click the hamburger menu in the top right.
- Select Options.
- In the General section, find Language and Appearance.
- Adjust the zoom using the dropdown under Zoom.
This will change the default zoom level across all websites, not just Facebook. Be sure to set it back to your normal level when finished.
Change Screen Resolution
You can also make the screen bigger or smaller by adjusting your display’s resolution. Here’s how:
- Right click on your desktop and choose Display Settings.
- Scroll down to Scale and Layout.
- Under Display Resolution, adjust the slider left or right to decrease or increase the screen resolution.
- Click Apply to see the change.
Lower resolutions make items appear larger, while higher resolutions make things smaller. Again, this affects your entire display – not just the browser window.
Adjust Screen Size on Mobile
The Facebook app for iOS and Android also lets you control zoom and text sizing. Here are a few ways to adjust screen size on mobile:
iOS Settings
For iPhones and iPads, you can configure display zoom at the system level. This will affect all apps, not just Facebook.
- Go to Settings > Display & Brightness.
- Under View, choose a text size that’s comfortable for you.
- You can also toggle Zoom on or off and adjust the zoom level.
Android Settings
On Android devices, display size is configured in the Accessibility settings:
- Open Settings > Accessibility.
- Tap Font Size to adjust overall text size.
- Tap Display Size to change the size of items on screen.
Facebook App Settings
The Facebook app itself also includes some adjustable settings related to text size and layout. To find them:
- Tap the hamburger menu in the Facebook app.
- Select Settings & Privacy > Settings.
- Tap Accessibility.
- Adjust Larger Text and Compact Layout as needed.
Troubleshoot Screen Size Issues
In some cases, no matter what settings you adjust, parts of Facebook may still appear too large or too small. Here are a few tips for troubleshooting unusual screen size or zoom problems on Facebook:
- Force refresh the page – on desktop press Ctrl + F5, on mobile pull down to refresh.
- Clear your browser cache and cookies.
- Try viewing Facebook in a different web browser.
- Update your browser and device software.
- Change the browser window mode from fullscreen to regular.
- Disable any browser extensions that may affect page zoom.
The source of strange screen size issues isn’t always obvious. Don’t hesitate to contact Facebook Support if you can’t find a solution.
Conclusion
Adjusting the screen size for Facebook is easy once you know the various zoom controls available on desktop browsers and mobile devices. Keyboard shortcuts, browser settings, system display settings, and the Facebook app settings all provide ways to make text and images larger or smaller as needed. If you encounter any problems with screen size or zoom, try troubleshooting steps like force refreshing, clearing the cache, or updating your software. With the right settings in place, you can customize Facebook’s screen layout to make it as comfortable and readable as possible on any device.