How to make the menu bar text bigger on a Mac (macOS 26)

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In this guide

Open System Settings
Click Accessibility, then Display
Set Menu bar size to Large
Log out and log in again
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Quick answer

Open System Settings, click Accessibility, then Display, and set Menu bar size to Large. Log out and log in again to see the change. Default sets it back.

4 of 4 steps with real screenshots · 1 official source below

Device: Mac
Shown on: macOS Tahoe 26 (MacBook Pro)
App: System Settings
Real screenshots: 4 of 4 steps
Checked: 9 November 2026
Sources: 1 official, linked below

Step by step

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Open System Settings
Click the Apple menu in the top left corner of the screen and choose System Settings.
Done
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Click Accessibility, then Display
Accessibility is in the sidebar on the left. Display is in the Vision group on the right. You may need to scroll down in the sidebar.
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Set Menu bar size to Large
It is in the Text group. In the picture, Default is selected. The note under it says some apps or system features may need a log out for the change to take effect.
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Log out and log in again
Click the Apple menu and choose Log Out. After you log in, the menu bar uses the larger text.
Done