Notion is one of the hottest apps when it comes to taking notes and building workspaces. While it does offer lots of nifty features, it also comes with some pretty glaring limitations. One of the more notable drawbacks is that you can only choose from three types of fonts. Aside from the Default option, you can also change your page’s typeface to Serif or Mono.
To change your font in Notion, start by opening a page on the platform. Locate the horizontal three-dot icon in the top-right corner of the interface. Click on the said button, then choose either “Default,” “Serif,” or “Mono” under the “Style” section.
In this article, we’ll talk more about how to change fonts in Notion, including their color, size, or style. We’ll also discuss a couple of slash commands and keyboard shortcuts to use to make the process easier.
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Notion Default Fonts
As of version 2.22, Notion only supports the three typefaces shown below. Keep in mind that the platform doesn’t offer any other specific fonts like Times New Roman and Calibri as traditional word processors do.
Default
Dubbed by Notion as “the default sans-serif workhorse,” this is the standard font that users see each time they create a page.
Serif
Notion describes this typeface as “good for publishing.” This would be suitable for those who want a more traditional aesthetic for their pages or for those looking to publish blogs on the web.
Mono
Notion says this font is “good for drafting and notes.” Given its clean and well-spaced design, it’ll work nicely with pages that have large walls of text.
How to Change Fonts in Notion
Below are the steps to customize your Notion pages with one of the supported fonts on the platform.
- Launch your Notion workspace, then head over to a specific page.
- Find and click on the three horizontal dots “⋯” button at the top-right part of your screen.
- Pick your preferred typeface under the “Style” section. The choices are: “Default,” “Serif,” and “Mono.”
The font change should now reflect on your Notion page, no matter which device it’s appearing on. Keep in mind though that this modification only applies to that specific page and not to your whole workspace.
Note: You can use the steps above for both the web and mobile app versions of Notion. There might be minor differences in the user interface, but the buttons to find and use are pretty much the same.
How to Change the Font Size in Notion
The web version of Notion features a “Small text” option, which allows you to display more content at once. By toggling this on, you can effectively reduce the size of your text by a specific scale.
- Head over to the Notion page where you want to modify the font size.
- On the top-right corner of your screen, click on the three horizontal dots “⋯” button to view your page options.
- Find the “Small text” option from the list and toggle the button beside it.
Limitations
After completing the steps above, your page should now be displayed in a smaller font size. But how about altering the font size of specific texts on your Notion page? Here are some limitations to font size adjustments on the platform:
- As of the platform’s latest update, you still can’t specify a particular font size like 12-point and 36-point.
- There’s no feature that supports enlarging or shrinking specific texts only on Notion.
How to Change the Font Style in Notion
You can also edit your texts in Notion to make them easier to read. This can be done by adding formatting options to the text, such as making it bold, italicized, or underlined. To do this, start by highlighting the parts that you want to change and press any of the following keyboard shortcuts.
- “Ctrl” + “B” to make your text bold
- “Ctrl” + “I” to italicize your text
- “Ctrl” + “U” to add an underline to your selection
- “Ctrl” + “Shift” + “S” to add a strikethrough to your content
Note: The above shortcuts are applicable only to Windows-based PCs. For Mac users, simply replace the “Ctrl” key with “Cmd” instead.
How to Change the Font Color in Notion
Colors can give a whole new vibe to your content. For example, you can highlight important parts in red, prompting the reader to pay special attention to that section. You can also separate sections into different colors, making it easier for the reader to digest. Simply follow the instructions below to change your font colors on Notion.
Using the Toolbar
- Open your Notion page, then highlight the text you want to change the color of.
- Alternatively, you can tap or click on the six-dot icon to select multiple text blocks at a time.
- For the web version, you will see a toolbar right above your selected text.
- For the mobile app version, a toolbar will appear on your page at the top of your on-screen keyboard.
- From the toolbar, tap or click on the “Text color” button denoted by a rectangular icon with the capital letter “A” in the middle.
- Select your preferred font color.
Using Keyboard Shortcuts
You can also use a keyboard shortcut to change the color of your highlighted text. Provided that you have already selected your text, press the “Ctrl” + “/” (or “Cmd” + “/”) keys. Then, choose “Color” from the options, and select your preferred font color.
Using Slash Commands
Notion also supports the use of slash commands to change your font color. Here’s how you do it.
- Place your cursor on either the beginning or end of a text block.
- Type a slash sign “/” and enter your preferred color without a space in between the two.
- If you don’t know the color options yet, type “/color” instead, then pick one from the list.
- Press “Enter” or “Return” on your keyboard to save your color changes.
Note: If you put the slash command before entering your text, any new content you add will automatically be in the color you selected or the nearest color to your slash command.
How to Add Custom Fonts to Notion
Creativity is always a part of human nature. If you want to apply it to your Notion workspace, you can try adding customized typefaces, too. That way, you can add a bit more personalization to your page, beyond just changing basic font style, size, and color.
As previously mentioned, Notion fonts only include Default, Serif, and Mono. Still, you can try to use font-type generators like Font Space. This usually works by first pasting your text into the tool. From there, the tool formats your text for you, which you can then copy and paste back into your Notion page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I Change the Font Size in the Notion Mobile App?
No. The Notion mobile app doesn’t support font size adjustments for existing text yet. This is only possible on the web version. But a workaround you can try is using Heading blocks on Notion. Click on any part of your page, then tap the “plus (+)” symbol on the toolbar. Choose a Heading type under “Basic blocks.”
Can I Change the Font Color in the Notion Mobile App?
Yes. Open a page on the Notion mobile app, then select your text. After that, tap the “Text color” button on the toolbar and select your desired font color from the list. The changes should now reflect on your page automatically.
Do the Fonts on Notion Sync Across All Devices?
Yes. Any font changes you make on a specific Notion page sync across all devices. The font changes also reflect for anyone on your Notion Workspace who can access your page.
Final Thoughts
Notion only supports three typefaces in its current version, which are usually enough if you only want to organize your content. With this guide, you can make the most out of these limited choices by learning how to change fonts on Notion, along with their style, size, and color.
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