How to Change the Font in Notion: Customizing Visual Appearance and Style

One of the key aspects of any digital platform is its visual presentation. Notion, a powerful all-in-one Workspace (see this template), enables users to personalize the look and feel of their pages. While Notion offers a limited set of font choices compared to fully custom web design tools, you can still adjust the overall style to suit your preferences and boost productivity. This article walks you through the updated process for changing the font in Notion using the current version of the app.

Why Change the Font in Notion?

Changing the default font in Notion can refresh your workspace and improve your reading experience. Different fonts convey distinct moods and aesthetics, so selecting one that appeals to you can create an environment that enhances focus and aligns with your personal style. Additionally, for those with visual impairments or specific readability needs, choosing a font with clearer or larger characters can make a significant difference.

How to Change the Font in Notion

Notion now offers a streamlined process to switch between its available font options. Follow these steps to update the font in your workspace:

Step 1: Open Settings

Click on your profile picture in the bottom-left corner (or the Settings & Members option) to open the settings menu. This area now consolidates various customization options, including appearance settings.

Step 2: Navigate to the Appearance Section

Within the settings menu, locate the Appearance section. Here you can adjust your theme (including Dark mode), page width, and font style. Find the Font option and click on it.

Step 3: Review the Available Font Options

Notion currently offers a few refined font choices:

• Default (a clean, sans-serif style)
• Serif (a classic, bookish look)
• Mono (ideal for code snippets and technical notes)

Select the category that best fits your aesthetic or functional needs. Although past versions mentioned additional categories like "Handwriting," the updated interface focuses on these three core options for consistency and ease of use.

Step 4: Choose and Apply Your Preferred Font

Click on your desired font style. Notion will immediately update your entire workspace to reflect this change. This global update ensures consistency across all pages within your workspace, so you can enjoy a unified look without adjusting settings on each individual page.

Additional Font Customization Options in Notion

While Notion's global font settings provide the foundation for a consistent appearance, you can further enhance your pages with more detailed text formatting:

• Text Styles
  Use the text formatting toolbar at the top of any page to change font size, color, background, and alignment. This feature is especially useful when you want to highlight specific sections of text or create visually distinct headers within a page.

• Markdown Support
  Notion fully supports Markdown, a lightweight markup language for formatting text. You can easily apply bold, italics, headers, lists (using symbols like * or -), and more. While Markdown won’t let you change the global font, it provides a versatile toolset to fine-tune individual pieces of content for better readability.

Conclusion

Customizing the font in Notion is a simple yet effective way to tailor your workspace to your personal style and needs. Although the current options are streamlined to a few core choices—Default, Serif, and Mono—these selections allow you to create a visually appealing and consistent environment. Whether you’re looking to improve readability, add a personal touch, or simply freshen up your design, the updated font settings in Notion make it easy to achieve your goals. So go ahead, explore the available options and unlock a new level of customization in your Notion workspace!