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Why aren't fonts scaling on pinch zoom?

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On Android 5.0.1 using FF42+, font size doesn't scale on most sites. Most of those which do, typically don't reflow the copy. This causes horizontal scrolling.

I have the font size set to Extra Large, and Full Screen Browsing option ticked.

Any suggestions?

On Android 5.0.1 using FF42+, font size doesn't scale on most sites. Most of those which do, typically don't reflow the copy. This causes horizontal scrolling. I have the font size set to Extra Large, and Full Screen Browsing option ticked. Any suggestions?

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Firefox does not reflow on zoom. As you noticed the text zoom options only take effect on desktop websites.

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How about setting the font to Extra Large, is that meant to work?

As well, have you heard of any plans to implement zoom & reflow on mobile?

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Resizing text will work on 'desktop' style pages. There are not any plans to implement reflow on zoom.