How to Change Font in Notepad on Windows 11
- 10 steps
- Needs administrator rights
Notepad is the built-in text editor in Windows 11 for opening and editing plain text files. Changing its font lets you adjust the typeface, style, and size so your notes are easier to read. This is useful if you spend a lot of time in text files, or if the default size is too small for your screen.
Windows 11 version 24H2 and newer let you change the font settings from inside the app. Picking a larger size or a clearer style takes only a few clicks. You don’t need Pro or administrator rights, and the steps are the same on Home and Pro.
Open Notepad, click Format at the top of the window, select Font, choose your preferred typeface, style, and size from the panel, then click OK. Your document text switches to the new font immediately and the setting applies to all files you open in Notepad.
Change the Notepad font in the app
You can change the Notepad font on Windows 11 from inside the app. Open the Format menu at the top of the window and choose Font. A panel opens where you can pick a different typeface, style, and size.
Here’s how to do that.
- Launch Notepad app from the Start menu. A blank document opens, and you can also open an existing text file first if you want to see the change on real content.
- Click the Format menu at the top of the window and select Font… from the dropdown list. The font window opens on top of Notepad.
Can’t see a Format menu? Newer builds of the Notepad app have moved some options around. If Format isn’t there, click the gear icon (Settings) in the top-right corner of the window and look for the font options there. The choices are the same: font, style, and size.
- Choose a new Font from the list. Click a name, or scroll to find one.
- Choose a Style: Regular, Italic, Bold, or Bold Italic.
- Choose a Size. Larger numbers mean bigger text.
The Sample box in the window shows what your text will look like with the new settings.
- Check the Sample box as you change each option. It updates as you go, so you can try a few combinations before committing. If the text looks too small or too cramped, change the size or pick another font.
- When you are happy with how the text looks, click the OK button. Your document text switches to the new font right away.
That completes the process.
Conclusion:
- Changing the font in the Notepad app in Windows 11 is a straightforward process that lets you customize the font family, style, and size to your preference.
- By following the steps in this guide, you can improve the readability and look of your text in the Notepad app.
- Try different font options to find the style that suits your needs and makes editing more comfortable. A clear, evenly spaced font is usually easiest on the eyes for longer sessions.
- Use the live preview in the Sample box to see the changes before you click OK, so the settings meet your requirements.
- Feel free to share your feedback or additional insights in the comments section below to contribute to the discussion.
Resetting to Default Font
If you want to go back to the original font settings in Notepad, reverting takes moments.
- Open the font window again from Format Font (or from Settings, if your version has no Format menu).
- Select Calibri for the font, Regular for the style, and 12 for the size.
- Click OK to save these settings.
The default can differ between Notepad versions. On many Windows 11 builds it is a fixed-width font such as Consolas at a size around 11. If the result doesn’t look like what you started with, pick the font and size you remember using, or try Consolas and a size of 11. Either way, you can open the font window and change it again at any time.
Notepad vs. Notepad++ Fonts
The built-in Windows Notepad and more advanced text editors like Notepad++ handle font settings differently. Notepad allows basic font changes for all text within the application. Notepad++ offers advanced features like syntax highlighting for code, while standard Notepad sticks to basic text formatting. For everyday notes, logs, and config files, Notepad’s single font setting is usually enough. If you need different colors for different parts of the text, a code editor is the better tool.
Frequently asked questions
How to change background on 🪟 Windows 11?
Open Settings, then go to Personalization and select Background. Pick a picture, solid color, or slideshow from the Personalize your background menu. Your choice applies to the desktop right away. To use your own photo, select Browse photos and choose a file from your computer.
How to change wallpaper on 🪟 Windows 11?
Wallpaper is the picture behind your desktop icons, and you change it in the same place as the background. Open Settings, select Personalization, then Background. Choose Picture under Personalize your background, then click a picture or select Browse photos to use your own.
How to change password on 🪟 Windows 11?
Open Settings, select Accounts, then Sign-in options. Under Password, select Change and enter your current password. Then type a new password, confirm it, and add a hint if you want one. Select Next, then Finish. If you use a Microsoft account, Windows may open a web page instead.
How to change time on 🪟 Windows 11?
Open Settings, select Time & language, then Date & time. Turn off Set time automatically, then select Change under Set the date and time manually. Pick the correct date and time, then select Change. To set the time zone, use the Time zone menu on the same page.
How to change app icons on 🪟 Windows 11?
Windows 11 does not offer a simple setting to change the icon of most installed apps. You can change desktop icons like This PC or Recycle Bin in Settings, under Personalization, Themes, Desktop icon settings. For a shortcut, right-click it, select Properties, then on the Shortcut tab choose Change Icon, pick one, and select OK.
How to change brightness on 🪟 Windows 11?
Open Quick Settings by pressing Win+A, then drag the Brightness slider. You can also go to Settings, select System, then Display, and move the Brightness slider there. On a laptop, the function key with a sun icon may also change brightness.
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