How to Change Font Size in Windows 11 Handwriting Panel

This guide shows you how to change the text size in the Handwriting Panel on Windows 11. If you use a tablet or a device with a touchscreen, you can use the touch keyboard to type. This tool also includes a handwriting panel where you can write with a pen or your finger.

When you write in this panel, Windows turns your strokes into text. By default, it uses a Ink Free font at a medium size. If that size is too big or too small for you, you can change it.

Why change the handwriting font size?

Changing the size makes it easier to read what you have written. It also helps if the default size does not fit well on your specific screen or if you have trouble seeing smaller text.

What happens when you are done?

Once you finish these steps, your handwriting will appear in the new size you selected whenever you use the panel. This change is specific to the handwriting recognition engine and does not alter your system-wide font settings.

Change the font size via Settings

The text you write will automatically be converted to Ink Free in the size you choose. Follow these steps to change it:

1. Open the Windows Settings app by clicking the Start menu or pressing Windows key + I.
2. Click Bluetooth & devices on the left side.

3. Click the Pen & Windows Ink tile on the right.

4. Under the Handwriting section, click Use your handwriting to enter text to expand the menu.
5. Select your preferred font size: Small, Medium (default), or Large.

Close the Settings app when you are finished.

Troubleshooting: Missing Settings and OS Discrepancies

If you do not see the font size options, your Windows 11 version might be outdated. Ensure you have the latest updates installed via Windows Update. Sometimes, the Pen & Windows Ink menu hides options if the Input Method Editor (IME) is not correctly configured for your language. Check your accessibility settings to ensure UI scaling is not interfering with the panel display.

Change the font size via Registry Editor

Note: This method requires admin privileges. Be careful when editing the registry.

You can also use the Windows Registry Editor to change this setting. Open the Windows Registry and go to this path:

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\TabletTip\EmbeddedInkControl

If you do not see the EmbeddedInkControl folder, right-click on TabletTip and create a new key named EmbeddedInkControl.

1. Right-click in the empty space on the right side and select New > DWORD (32-bit) Value.
2. Name the new value HandwritingFontSize.
3. Double-click HandwritingFontSize and set the Base to Decimal.
4. Change the Value data to one of the following:
   • Small: 0
   • Medium: 1
   • Large: 2

Save your changes and restart your computer to apply them.

Summary

You can easily adjust the handwriting panel text size to small, medium, or large. You can do this through the Windows Settings app for a quick fix or the Registry Editor if you prefer advanced settings. These adjustments ensure your text is clear and easy to read on your device.