How to Add and Change Fonts to Google Docs

Adding fonts in Google Docs helps you customize text, improve readability, and create visually appealing documents. You can use built-in fonts, explore additional options using the “More Fonts” feature, or install third-party add-ons for a wider selection.

Method 1: Using the "More Fonts" Option

Follow these steps to add new fonts from Google Docs:

Step 1: Open Google Docs and Select a Doc

Start by launching Google Docs in your browser. Open a new document or select an existing document where you want to add a font in Google Docs. To open a Google document directly

Step 2: Click on Font Drop Down Menu

Navigate to the Google Doc tool bar and click the drop down button displayed next to font to access the fonts. This will show you the default fonts to Google Docs.

Step 3: Click on More Fonts

To add more fonts to Google Docs, click on the "More Fonts" option at the bottom of the font dropdown menu. This will open a new window with a vast collection of fonts to choose from.

Step 4: Select a Font and Click Ok

Going through the "More Fonts" option will open a Fonts section in which a vast collection of fonts will appear, now you need to select your desired font by just clicking on it and confirm it by clicking "Ok". This will add your selected fonts to your regular fonts option.

Method 2: Installing Third-Party Font Add-ons

If you need more font options, you can use add-ons like Extensis Fonts.

Step 1: Open the Google Docs Add-ons Menu

Start by opening your Google Docs document. At the top of the page, click on the Add-ons menu in the toolbar.

Step 2: Select "Get Add-ons"

From the Add-ons menu, click on Get Add-ons. This will open the Google Workspace Marketplace where you can find various add-ons for Google Docs.

Step 3: Search for "Extensis Fonts"

Search for "Extensis Fonts" in the search bar to find the extensions related to the extensive fonts. Select the Extensis font to install it in your Google Doc.

Step 4: Click on "Install" Button

After clicking on the extension of your choice click the "Install" button to install it to your Google Docs, it will be installed to your Google Docs, and you can use the external fonts in your document.

Step 5: Open the Installed Add-On

After installation, return to your Google Docs document. Click on the Add-ons menu again, and you’ll see the newly installed font add-on listed.

Step 6: Choose Your Desired Font

Click on the add-on to open it. Follow the instructions within the add-on to choose your desired font. Once selected, the font will automatically be applied to the text in your document.

How to Change the Font Style and Size in Google Docs

To change the font style and size in Google Docs, follow these steps:

Step 1: Open Your Google Docs Document

Go to Google Docs and open the document you want to edit.

Step 2: Highlight the Text

Select the text you want to change by clicking and dragging over it.

Step 3: Change Font Style

• Click on the “Font” dropdown menu in the toolbar at the top of the page.
• Select the font style you prefer from the list.

Step 4: Change Font Size

• Click on the “Font size” dropdown menu, next to the “Font” option in the toolbar.
• Choose your desired font size from the list or type a custom size.

Step 5: Preview the Changes

The selected text will automatically update to reflect your chosen font style and size.

How to Permanently Change Default Font

To permanently change the default font in Google Docs, follow these steps:

Step 1: Open a Google Docs Document

• Go to Google Docs and create a new document or open an existing one.
• Highlight Any Text (or select a blank area of the document if you’re starting fresh).

Step 2: Change the Font Style and Size

• Use the “Font” dropdown menu to select your desired font style.
• Use the “Font size” dropdown to select the size you prefer.

Step 3: Click on “Format” in the menu bar at the top.

Step 4: Select “Paragraph styles” > “Normal Text”.

Step 5: Click on “Update ‘Normal text’ to match”.

Step 6: Again Click on “Format” > “Paragraph styles”.

Step 7: Select “Options” > “Save as my default styles”