How to Enable Bold Text on iOS 27

Use Bold Text in Settings > Appearance to make supported interface text easier to read.

Step 1

Open Settings from the Home Screen

iPhone Home Screen with the Settings app in the third row — Tap the gray Settings icon on your Home Screen.

Before you begin: An unlocked iPhone running iOS 27.

Find and tap the Settings app on your Home Screen. Its icon looks like a gray gear.

Step 2

Open Appearance

Settings showing Appearance — Tap Appearance in Settings.

In Settings, scroll if needed and tap Appearance.

Step 3

Turn on Bold Text

Appearance settings showing Bold Text — Turn on Bold Text.

Turn Bold Text on to make supported interface text heavier. If it is already on, leave it enabled. You can turn it off here whenever you prefer regular text.

Reference

By ProgramGuru

Published: 2026-10-14

Updated: 2026-10-14

Instructions reviewed against Apple documentation on 2026-10-14.

Apple: iPhone settings guide