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How do I change the font on my Android phone?

By the AndroidAnswers Editorial Team · Updated

About 3 minutes · Basics & setup

Steps written for Android 16 and 17, including Samsung One UI 8 and 9, Google Pixel, and Motorola. Menu names can vary a little by model and carrier.

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On a Samsung Galaxy, open Settings, tap Display, then Font size and style, then Font style, and pick a font. Tap Download fonts for more choices. Many other Android phones, including Pixel, let you change only the text size and turn on bold text, under Settings, then Accessibility, then Display size and text.

Steps to check

  1. Samsung: pick a new font style

    Open Settings and tap Display. Tap Font size and style, then tap Font style. Tap a font to use it. The change applies across the phone straight away, and you can switch back the same way.

  2. Samsung: download more fonts

    In the Font style screen, tap Download fonts. The Galaxy Store opens. Tap the install button next to a font you like. Downloading uses data, so Wi-Fi is a good idea. Once it has installed, go back to Font style and tap the new font to use it.

  3. Pixel and other phones: change size and boldness

    Open Settings and search for Font size, or tap Accessibility, then Display size and text. Move the Font size slider to make text larger or smaller. Turn on Bold text to make letters thicker and easier to read. If you do not see a Font style option on your phone, it may not offer a choice of fonts.

  4. Make text stand out more

    If the font is fine but hard to see, you can add an outline to text. On Pixel and other phones with Android 16, go to Settings, Accessibility, Display size and text, and turn on Outline text. On older versions, look for High contrast text. On Samsung, go to Settings, Accessibility, Vision enhancements, and turn on High contrast fonts.

Normal vs. not

Usually normal

Some apps keeping their own look after you change the font. Not every app follows the phone's font or bold setting.

Worth a closer look

Text suddenly looking very different when you did not change anything. A theme you downloaded can bring its own font, so check the themes you have applied in Settings.

Common questions

Can I change the font on a Pixel phone?
Pixel Settings let you change the text size and turn on bold text. If you do not see a Font style option, your phone does not offer a choice of fonts in Settings.
Will changing the font delete anything?
No. It only changes how text looks. You can switch back at any time in the same menu.
Can I change the font in just my text messages?
The font setting applies across the whole phone. To make messages easier to read, the text size setting is usually the simplest option.

Sources we checked

Menu names can differ by phone brand and Android version. See our editorial policy for how we check steps.