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TikTok introduces a text size adjustment option to make app use easier, but what does the feature include?
In a world where digital media plays a central role in everyday life, the importance of accessible technologies is becoming increasingly clear.
TikTok, the global platform for short video clips that invites millions of users to laugh, learn and discover, has now introduced a feature that embodies this philosophy.
TikTok introduces text size adjustment option to make app usage easier.
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The newly implemented text size adjustment option opens another chapter in the company's ongoing mission to create an inclusive user experience.
This feature isn't just an addition to the app's settings - it's a clear commitment to inclusive design and shows TikTok's sense of responsibility towards users with different needs.
Latest Accessibility Features:
Customize text size:
The new feature, found in the accessibility settings, allows fine-tuned control over text size.
This is particularly helpful for people with visual impairments or those who prefer larger text on their devices.
Improved Captions:
In addition to text size adjustments, TikTok has also improved the Captions feature, which now appears by default on videos when they are available.
This helps make content more accessible to users who are deaf or hard of hearing.
Scrolling Speed:
Another useful addition is the option to increase the scrolling speed.
Users who want to move quickly through content can benefit from this customization.
Step-by-step guide to adjust text size in TikTok:
Open your TikTok profile by tapping your profile picture.
Tap the burger menu, indicated by the three horizontal lines in the top corner.
Select “Settings and privacy” from the menu that opens.
Scroll down to find the Accessibility option and tap it.
Here you will find the item “Text size”.
Tap it to adjust the text size to your liking.
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Outlook on digital accessibility:
These recent updates from TikTok are another step towards greater digital accessibility.
They highlight the need for social platforms to make their services adaptable to people with different needs.
With the ongoing integration of accessibility features, TikTok is setting an important standard in the social media industry.
With the introduction of these new accessibility features, TikTok has shown that the company recognizes the importance of accessibility and personalized user experiences.
The platform recently tested videos up to 15 minutes long and TikTok now has its own Explore feed, similar to Instagram.