How to Change Font in Notepad on Windows 11

This guide explains how to change the font style and size in the Notepad app on Windows 11.

Notepad is a simple tool for writing and editing basic text files. If you need to work with complex documents that have special formatting, you should use WordPad instead.

Notepad is more basic than Microsoft WordPad. WordPad can handle many different file types, such as .txt, .rtf, .docx, and .odt files.

Why change your font? If the default text is too small or hard to read, changing the font makes your work easier on the eyes.

What happens when done? Your text will appear in your chosen style and size every time you open the app.

Change the Notepad font

You can change the font directly inside the Notepad app. You do not need any special permissions for this task.

1. Open the Notepad app app.
2. Click the Settings (gear icon) button at the top right of the window.
3. Alternatively, you can click Edit on the menu bar and select Font.

On the Settings page, click the Font tile to see more options. Use the dropdown menus to pick a new font family, style, or size.

You will see a live preview of your text at the bottom of the screen. Once you are happy with the look, simply close the Settings pane to save your changes.

Summary

Changing the font in Notepad is a quick way to customize your workspace. By adjusting the font family, style, and size, you can make your text easier to read and more comfortable to work with. Use the live preview feature to test different looks before you finalize your choice.