How do I start with Dynamic Type
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To get started with Dynamic Type, you can follow these steps:
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Use Built-in Text Styles: Instead of using fixed fonts, utilize system-provided text styles. This allows your app's text to automatically adjust to different sizes while maintaining the visual hierarchy. For SwiftUI, use the
fontmodifier with the desired text style. For UIKit, set theadjustsFontForContentSizeCategoryproperty on aUILabeltotrueand usepreferredFont(forTextStyle:). -
Test with Xcode Previews: In Xcode, navigate to the preview canvas and click the variance button to select dynamic type variants. This will generate previews for all text size variants, helping you identify any issues.
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Accessibility Settings: Test your app with larger text sizes by navigating to the accessibility settings on your device. You can also add the text size control to the Control Center for quick adjustments.
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Dynamic Layouts: Consider adapting your app's layout to accommodate larger text sizes. For example, switch from a horizontal to a vertical stack when text size increases to ensure readability.
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Accessibility Audits: Incorporate accessibility audits into your UI tests to catch issues with dynamic type as your app evolves.
For more detailed guidance, you can refer to the session Get started with Dynamic Type (03:11) which covers scaling text, dynamic layouts, and more.
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