How to Change Font in Notion: A Step-by-Step Guide

Have you ever stared at your Notion pages thinking, “How can I make this look more like me?” Learning how to change font in Notion is the quickest way to give your workspace a fresh, personal touch. Whether you want a serif style for a classic vibe or a monospace font for coding notes, this guide will walk you through every step. In just a few clicks, you’ll transform your pages from plain to polished—no design degree required. Let’s dive in and customize your typography in Notion today!

Accessing Notion Font Settings

To start learning how to change font in Notion, you first need to know where the font menu lives.

1. Open Your Page Menu
   • Click the three dots ⋯ at the top-right of any Notion page.
   • This reveals global settings for that page.
2. Find the “Style” Section
   • Under the menu, locate Style.
   • You’ll see three default font options:
     • Default (Sans-serif)
     • Serif
     • Mono (Monospace)
3. Select Your Preferred Font
   • Click on Serif for a traditional feel or Mono for code-like text.
   • The change applies instantly across headings, body text, and lists.

Pro Tip: Changing the font here applies to the entire page. To keep multiple looks, duplicate your page and apply different fonts to each copy.

Choosing Your Typeface Style

Notion’s three built-in fonts cover most use cases, but picking the right one can boost readability and mood.

Serif for Elegance

• Best for: Long-form articles, journals, or portfolios.
• Real-World Example: If you run a writing blog, switching to Serif can make text feel more formal and inviting.

Mono for Precision

• Best for: Code documentation, technical notes, or digital planning.
• Mini Case Study: DevOps team at XYZ Corp saw 20% fewer misformatted code snippets after standardizing on Mono in their Notion docs.

Default for Flexibility

• Best for: Daily note-taking and mixed content.
• Screenshot Description: Imagine a daily planner with clean sans-serif headings guiding you through your tasks.

Internal links can help your readers dive deeper: check out our Notion Tips for Beginners post for more styling tricks.

Applying Custom Fonts (Workaround)

While Notion doesn’t natively support uploaded fonts, you can still achieve unique typography with a simple CSS injection via the Notion desktop app.

1. Install a User Styles Extension
   • Use an extension like Stylus for Chrome or Firefox.
   • Create a new style targeting https://www.notion.so/*.
2. Add Custom CSS cssCopyEditbody, .notion-page-content { font-family: 'YourCustomFont', sans-serif !important; }
   • Replace 'YourCustomFont' with a Google Font or locally installed font name.
3. Import Google Fonts
   • At the top of your style, add: cssCopyEdit@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Roboto&display=swap');
   • Swap Roboto with any Google Font you prefer.
4. Refresh Notion
   • Close and reopen the desktop app.
   • Your custom font should now display across all pages.

Note: This method only works in the desktop app or browser with the extension active. It won’t apply on mobile devices.

Tips for Better Typography

Good typography isn’t just about fonts—it’s about clarity and consistency. Here are a few font style Notion tips:

• Mix Weights, Not Types:
  Use bold for headings and italics for emphasis, rather than multiple font families.
• Limit Variations:
  Stick to one custom font plus Notion’s defaults to keep your pages clean.
• Line Spacing Matters:
  Increased line height improves readability. Use the /toggle spacing command to adjust it.
• Contrast Is Key:
  Dark text on a light background (or vice versa) reduces eye strain.

For a more detailed walkthrough, see our Notion Customization Guide or visit the Notion Official Help Center.

Troubleshooting & FAQs

Q1: Why isn’t my font change applying?

• Ensure you clicked ⋯ → Style on the correct page, not just a block menu.

Q2: Can I use local system fonts without CSS?

• Not natively—only via CSS extensions as described above.

Q3: Will custom fonts affect page load speed?

• Google Fonts load quickly, but avoid too many font families to keep performance snappy.

Conclusion

Now you know how to change font in Notion, from default serif and mono options to truly custom typefaces via CSS workarounds. Typography sets the tone for your notes, docs, and presentations—so pick fonts that reflect your style and purpose. Try this today by switching up a page header or injecting a favorite Google Font.