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Change Notepad Font, Style, and Size on Windows 11
Checking font in Notepad can be done right from the app itself
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
updated onOctober 4, 2023
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Many users want to change the font in Notepad on Windows 11 because the default font is too small for them, or hard to read.
Changing the font is pretty simple and fast, and in this guide, we’ll show you how to customize Notepad and change your font as you wish.
What font does Windows 11 Notepad use by default?
As for the default font options, the Notepad uses Consolas font, and the default font size is set at 11 pixels.
How do I change Notepad font size and style in Windows 11?
Use the Edit menu in Notepad
Can I change the Notepad font color in Windows 11?
While it’s possible to change Notepad font size and style, it’s not possible to change font color. This is a simple text editor, and it doesn’t support this feature.
Since it’s not possible to change font color in Notepad, you’ll have to use a different editor that supports this functionality, such as WordPad or Notepad++.
As you can see, it’s pretty easy to change the font in Notepad on Windows 11, and it can be done from the menu bar. Of course, you can further customize it and evenadd a dark Notepad to Windowswith the dark theme.
To learn more about customization, check our guides on how tochange the default font on Windows. While you’re at it, why not check these greatfonts for Windows 11for additional customization?
Do you customize Notepad font or do you prefer the default one? Let us know in the comments section.
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Milan Stanojevic
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Milan has been enthusiastic about technology ever since his childhood days, and this led him to take interest in all PC-related technologies. He’s a PC enthusiast and he spends most of his time learning about computers and technology.
Before joining WindowsReport, he worked as a front-end web developer. Now, he’s one of the Troubleshooting experts in our worldwide team, specializing in Windows errors & software issues.
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Before joining WindowsReport, he worked as a front-end web developer. Now, he’s specialized in Windows errors & software issues.
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