How to Setting Fonts / Sizes on Google Chrome

Introduction

Google Chrome is a popular web browser that offers a wide range of customization options to its users. One of these options is the ability to change the default fonts and sizes in the browser. However, some users may encounter difficulties when trying to add additional fonts to Google Chrome. In this blog post, we will explore how to set fonts and sizes in Google Chrome and whether it is possible to add other fonts to the browser.

How to Set Fonts and Sizes in Google Chrome

To change the default fonts and sizes in Google Chrome, you need to access the browser’s settings. Here are the steps to follow:

Step 1: Open Google Chrome and click on the three dots in the top-right corner of the browser window.

Step 2: Select “Settings” from the drop-down menu.

Step 3: Scroll down to the bottom of the page and click on “Advanced.”

Step 4: Under “Web Content,” click on “Fonts and Size.”

Step 5: Here, you can change the font type, font size, and page zoom settings.

Step 6: Once you have made your changes, click on “Done” to save them.

Can You Add Other Fonts to Google Chrome?

Unfortunately, Google Chrome does not allow users to add additional fonts to the browser. The only fonts available in the browser are those that are pre-installed on your computer or those that are included in the browser itself. This means that if you want to use a font that is not available in Google Chrome, you will need to install it on your computer first.

How to Install Fonts on Your Computer

To install a font on your computer, you can follow these steps:

Step 1: Download the font file from a reputable website.

Step 2: Extract the font file if it is compressed.

Step 3: Right-click on the font file and select “Install” from the drop-down menu.

Step 4: The font will be installed on your computer and will now be available in all applications that support custom fonts.

How to Use Custom Fonts in Google Chrome

Once you have installed a custom font on your computer, you can use it in Google Chrome by following these steps:

Step 1: Open Google Chrome and go to the website you want to view.

Step 2: Right-click on the page and select “Inspect” from the drop-down menu.

Step 3: In the developer tools window that opens, click on the three dots in the top-right corner of the window.

Step 4: Select “Settings” from the drop-down menu.

Step 5: Under “Appearance,” click on “Customize Fonts.”

Step 6: Here, you can select the font you want to use for each of the different text types, such as normal text, headings, and monospace text.

Step 7: Once you have made your changes, click on “Done” to save them.

Conclusion

Google Chrome offers a range of customization options, including the ability to change the default fonts and sizes in the browser. While it is not possible to add additional fonts to Google Chrome itself, you can install custom fonts on your computer and use them in the browser. By following the steps outlined in this blog post, you can easily set your preferred fonts and sizes in Google Chrome and enhance your browsing experience.

It is not possible to add additional fonts to Google Chrome directly as the browser only allows you to select from a pre-installed list of fonts. However, you can use the “Custom CSS for Websites” extension to apply your desired font to specific websites or all websites you visit.

This extension allows you to add custom CSS code to websites, which can include custom font-face declarations for specific fonts. You would need to have the font file hosted on a web server and include the appropriate @font-face CSS rule in your custom CSS to use the font.

Here are a few tips for using custom fonts in Google Chrome:

1. First, you will need to host the font files on a web server. You can do this by uploading the font files to your own website or using a service like Google Fonts to host them.
2. Next, you will need to use the “Custom CSS for Websites” extension to add the custom CSS code to the website. In this CSS code, you will need to include the @font-face rule, which tells the browser where to find the font files.
3. Once the font is loaded, you can apply the font to specific elements on the website by setting the font-family property in the CSS. For example, to apply the font to all of the text on a website, you would use the following CSS:

body {
  font-family: 'Roboto Mono', monospace;
}

1. It is also possible to apply custom font to specific elements on a website by using CSS selectors. For example, you could apply the custom font to all of the headings on a website by using the following CSS:

h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
  font-family: 'Roboto Mono', monospace;
}

1. You can also use CSS to apply custom font to specific class or id. For example:

.className {
  font-family: 'Roboto Mono', monospace;
}

#idName {
  font-family: 'Roboto Mono', monospace;
}

Keep in mind that custom CSS will not affect the fonts used in Chrome’s interface, such as the text in the address bar, tabs, and menu.

To sum it up, for it to work correctly, you need to run SkyFonts and then fully relaunch Chrome. I initially thought that simply reloading the page would suffice, but for unknown reasons, you need to fully relaunch Chrome for any new fonts to be recognized and available for use.