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Unable to change the text size

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cranfan
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I am testing a site and cannot get any response in FF mobile if I change the text size in Settings/Display/Text size. The text just stays the same size regardless of if I set small or extra large.

The site will zoom 'text only' in FF desktop and also does so in all other browsers I have tested (including mobiles) that have this type of facility. I therefore think it is unlikely to be the design of the site.

I know it is possible to double tap and increase the level of page zoom but as FF mobile has a text size option in its menu I would like t be able to test it.

I have the problem with both android 4.2 and 4.4 and my browser is up to date.

Thanks.

I am testing a site and cannot get any response in FF mobile if I change the text size in Settings/Display/Text size. The text just stays the same size regardless of if I set small or extra large. The site will zoom 'text only' in FF desktop and also does so in all other browsers I have tested (including mobiles) that have this type of facility. I therefore think it is unlikely to be the design of the site. I know it is possible to double tap and increase the level of page zoom but as FF mobile has a text size option in its menu I would like t be able to test it. I have the problem with both android 4.2 and 4.4 and my browser is up to date. Thanks.

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The text size only inflated for sites that are 'desktop' sites. For the full gritty details see http://www.jwir3.com/blog/2012/07/30/font-inflation-fennec-and-you/

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Kevin
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The text size only inflated for sites that are 'desktop' sites. For the full gritty details see http://www.jwir3.com/blog/2012/07/30/font-inflation-fennec-and-you/

cranfan
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Thank you, interesting article.

Preumably the browser determines that on my site further font inflation in not appropriate, probably due to container dimensions?

I will need to read the article several times for a full grasp. Thanks.

Kevin
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The main thing is setting a meta viewport element on your page.

cranfan
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Mine is <meta name="viewport" content="width=800" />.

A fixed width works best in this instance.