Enlarge text size

[deepu2]

The text is very small and hard to read.
https://photos.app.goo.gl/QUa7jZ4dxtCpqTeh9

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[niccokunzmann]

Yes, that is very small.
If you like, you can contribute a bigger text size.
However, for my screen it is ok - small old phone.

https://github.com/niccokunzmann/bhagavad-gita-android/blob/master/app/src/main/res/values/dimens.xml
What would happen if we do not set it in pixels - is there any other measurement unit? Maybe millimeters or em like in the browser.

If you like, you can test out solutions.

![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/WxSc-O60kHskah9JLQtA9WJZd-zajHp0FxfaVDTikcGqlltSOz7J6uaCxRgJsQPv3xCOT8LA4LdHOh9TwwWonxVgWZwvAaeK9bDkGYQmPldOJoTLCMm4fWcsT7EMKuy-0X2CBNzrp5s=w550-h941-no)

[ghost]

Hope it helps. The relevant links from official source:

https://developer.android.com/guide/practices/screens_support (parent link, generally useful)

• https://developer.android.com/training/multiscreen/screensizes
  https://developer.android.com/training/multiscreen/screensizes#flexible-layout (rotating content in landscape)

• https://developer.android.com/training/multiscreen/screendensities <-the most relevant (Use density-independent pixels)

the relevant code examples:

For Java ( click to expand )

// The gesture threshold expressed in dp
private static final float GESTURE_THRESHOLD_DP = 16.0f;

// Get the screen's density scale
final float scale = getResources().getDisplayMetrics().density;
// Convert the dps to pixels, based on density scale
mGestureThreshold = (int) (GESTURE_THRESHOLD_DP * scale + 0.5f);

// Use mGestureThreshold as a distance in pixels...

For Kotlin ( click to expand )

// The gesture threshold expressed in dp
private const val GESTURE_THRESHOLD_DP = 16.0f
...
private var mGestureThreshold: Int = 0
...
override fun onCreate(savedInstanceState: Bundle?) {
    super.onCreate(savedInstanceState)

    // Get the screen's density scale
    val scale: Float = resources.displayMetrics.density
    // Convert the dps to pixels, based on density scale
    mGestureThreshold = (GESTURE_THRESHOLD_DP * scale + 0.5f).toInt()

    // Use mGestureThreshold as a distance in pixels...
}

[niccokunzmann]

@snow8gaia Thanks, this is relevant. I wonder how to approach it: Should we use dp instead of pixels or use different settings as shown in the table for different screen sizes.

I think, someone can try a dp value which works for them, post it here and I will also have a look if it works on my screen.

[maxolasersquad]

On top of the given documentation, a way to configure the size would be helpful. Far-sighted people may need bigger text on the same screen as those without.

[ghost]

To be clear, I am not working on this.

( tautological statement )

The [English source](https://bhagavadgita.io/) is an abominable translation, ignoring phonetics ; because its already translated to Hindi.