However, the process of changing the font is not as simple as it used to be on Windows 7 and 8. The following guide will show you how to do that in detail, whether you are trying to choose a font from the Control Panel or install one from an online source.
1. How to Change the Default Font Using the Control Panel
Windows 11 includes different fonts by default that you can install and set up for free. These are available in the personalization section of the Control Panel. Once you select a font, you need to set it up using the Registry Editor, which is an administrative utility in Windows.
1. Pick a Font
To get started, here is all that you need to do:
Type Control Panel in the Windows search and click Open. In the following window, choose Appearance and Personalization. Click on Preview, delete, show, and hide fonts option under Fonts. You should now see a list of all the fonts available. Choose a font family and then pick the desired font within it. Make sure you note down the font name.
You should now have successfully picked a font. However, if you are not comfortable using the Control Panel, you can also choose a font using the Settings app.
Follow these steps to proceed:
Press Win + I together to open Settings. Choose Personalization > Fonts. In the next window, scroll down to see a list of the available fonts and pick one from them. Note down the full name of the selected font.
2. Install the Font Using the Registry Editor
Now that you have selected a font, it is time to set it up. For this, we will be using Windows Registry. Since the Registry Editor is an advanced tool, we highly recommend you create a Registry backup before proceeding, just to be safe.
Once you have created a backup, follow the steps below to proceed:
Type Notepad in Windows search and click Open. In the Notepad window, type the code mentioned below. Make sure you replace the Font name with the complete name of the font you selected earlier. Windows Registry Editor Version 5. 00[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Fonts]“Segoe UI (TrueType)"=“““Segoe UI Bold (TrueType)"=“““Segoe UI Bold Italic (TrueType)"=“““Segoe UI Italic (TrueType)"=“““Segoe UI Light (TrueType)"=“““Segoe UI Semibold (TrueType)"=“““Segoe UI Symbol (TrueType)"=““HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\FontSubstitutes]“Segoe UI”=“Font name" Once done, navigate to File > Save as. Enter a name for the file and add . reg with it. For instance, if you are choosing the Inter font, you can name the font as Inter. reg. Now, launch this document and choose Yes in the prompt by the Registry Editor. Click OK to proceed. Finally, restart your PC to implement the changes.
2. How to Install and Set Up New Fonts From the Microsoft Store
If you do not like any of the fonts available in the Control Panel/Settings app, you can install the new ones from the Microsoft Store. The build-in store has quite a few both free and paid options for you to peruse.
Here is how you can install and setup new fonts from the Microsoft Store:
Launch Settings and navigate to Personalization > Fonts. Scroll down in the following window and click on Get more fonts in Microsoft Store. Once you are inside the Microsoft Store, choose the font you like. Click on the Get button and wait for the font to download. After the font is downloaded, click Open and the font will automatically add itself to the Font section of the Settings app. Note the complete name of the font and install it using the Registry Editor by following the steps we mentioned above.
3. How to Install and Setup New Fonts From Third-Party Apps
There are several font websites that offer hundreds of different free and paid options. Before you begin downloading fonts from the internet, it is important to know that Windows 11 supports the following font formats:
TrueType (file extension . ttf) TrueType Collection (file extension . ttc) OpenType (file extension . otf) PostScript Type 1 (file extensions . pfb + . pfm)
The best place to find free fonts on the web is Google fonts.
Once you have downloaded the font of your choice, follow these steps to install it:
If the font is already in one of the formats we listed above, simply double-click on it to install it. Now, go to the Appearance and Personalization > Fonts section of the Control Panel. You should see the font listed there. Select it and follow the steps mentioned in the first method to complete the process. Alternatively, you can also right-click on the downloaded font file and choose Copy. Then, type C:\Windows\Fonts in the search bar of File Explorer and click Enter. Paste the copied file anywhere in an empty space in the following window and use the steps outlined above in this article to set up the font.
4. How to Restore the Default Font
If at any point in the future you want to undo the changes and restore the default Windows font, follow these steps:
Head over to the Appearance and Personalization > Fonts section of the Control Panel. Select Change Font Settings. Next, click on the Restore default font settings button. Restart your PC to make the changes.
If this does not work, then you can set up the default font using the Registry Editor. The default Windows format is Segoe UI Variable. Select this font in the Control Panel or Settings app and use the Registry Editor to install it by following the steps outlined in Method 1.
Add a Personal Touch to Windows
The overall design of Windows 11 is quite decent, but if you’re not pleased with it, you can customize it however you like. There is no doubt that fonts play a major role in determining how your operating system looks, and we hope that the methods listed above helped you switch to a better one.
