gmail comes with a default font size and font; it’s the same every time you compose an email. however, there are times when you may want to change them.
maybe you want to add some formatting to an email to make it more readable or scannable for the recipient, or maybe you just want your email to look a bit more elegant.
There are several non-default font and font size options in gmail. To use them, you can change your settings to change the default versions, or you can use the format bar while writing your emails.
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change default settings
step 1. make sure you’re logged into gmail and go to the gear icon. you can find this in the top right corner.
step 2. click all settings.
step 3. From there, select the general tab.
step 4. locate the default text style section.
step 5. If you click on the first dropdown menu, you can change the default font that gmail will use.
step 6. then you need to click on the second dropdown menu. this will allow you to change the font size.
Step 7. Black is the default text color, but if you want to change it, you can do so in the third dropdown.
Step 8. If you want to change the font and font size settings, you can do so using the fourth dropdown menu.
step 9. click save changes and you’re done.
using the formatting bar
When you’ve set your defaults, you can still change the font size and font in the format bar. this allows you to create more attractive emails.
step 1. make sure you are logged into your gmail account and click compose.
Step 2. Compose your email as you normally would.
step 3. highlight the part of the message whose font and font size you want to change.
On the format bar, simply click the first of the dropdown menus. this will allow you to change the font.
Step 4. To change the font size, simply go to the next dropdown menu and click on the text size.
step 5. if you want, you can also add underlining, bold text, and italic text.
step 6. when you are satisfied with the format, simply click submit.
best practices for font sizes and styles
sets your font size based on your content.
if you’re using a lot of paragraphs, you should probably choose something that looks like “normal” text instead of trying to use all caps or some other fancy font style.
use a consistent font throughout your site.
While it’s tempting to use a fancy font for headings and body text (like this one), it’s best to stick with something that looks good but isn’t too distracting from the rest of the site.
If you’re looking for something more unique, consider using an outline or italics instead of bold or normal weight text.
pay attention to line length and spacing (or lack thereof).
line length is another factor that can make your content look much better, and easier to read, than if you have long lines of text without adequate spacing between them.
Also, if you have many long passages of text on a page, it can be difficult for users to navigate your site without losing their place in the document, so make sure everything is laid out consistently!
always view your gmail emails on a different device
You’ve probably heard this advice before: always check your email on another device. This is because your settings in Gmail can affect the way others see your messages.
for example, if you have a large body font size but an email was sent from a phone with smaller text, it will appear small and hard to read.
It’s also important to remember that not all devices will display emails in the same size or font style as another device.
If you’re sending business messages or important correspondence, consider using different settings for mobile, desktop, tablet, and laptop users so everyone receives the information correctly.
that’s it! Changing fonts and font sizes is super simple and is a great way to make your emails easier to read and look more professional.