Change Page Font Style
Learn how to customize your page typography by switching between Notion's default font styles including Default, Serif, and Mono options.
This guide explains how to customize your page's typography by changing the font style in Notion. You'll learn to switch between the three available font options to enhance readability and match your preferred aesthetic.
Understanding Notion's Font Options
Notion provides three distinct font styles for page content:
- Default - A clean sans-serif font optimized for digital reading and general content
- Serif - A traditional serif font ideal for long-form content, academic writing, and formal documents
- Mono - A monospace font perfect for code documentation, technical writing, and when you need uniform character spacing
When to Change Font Styles
Font selection significantly impacts readability and user experience. Consider changing fonts when:
- Creating formal documents, research papers, or academic content (use Serif)
- Writing technical documentation, code snippets, or programming guides (use Mono)
- Maintaining brand consistency or matching your organization's style guide
- Improving readability for different content types and audiences
How to Access Font Settings
To access font customization options, you need to open the page options menu. This is typically located in the top-right corner of your page and represented by three dots or an options icon.
Navigate to the page where you want to change the font style. Look for the three-dot menu icon or options button in the top-right area of your page and click it to reveal the page settings menu.
In the options menu, locate the font style selector, typically displayed with "Ag" representing typography options. Click on this to open the font selection dropdown.
From the dropdown menu, click on "Serif" to apply the serif font style to your page. You'll immediately see the text transform to use the serif typeface, which features decorative strokes at the ends of letter strokes.
To try the monospace font, return to the font options and select "Mono" from the dropdown. The monospace font provides uniform character spacing, making it ideal for displaying code, data tables, or any content where precise alignment matters.
Font changes apply to the entire page content. If you need different fonts for specific blocks, consider using inline code formatting or code blocks for monospace text within pages using other font styles.
Font Style Recommendations by Content Type
| Content Type | Recommended Font | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| General notes & documentation | Default | Optimized for screen reading and casual content |
| Academic papers & formal writing | Serif | Traditional, professional appearance; easier for extended reading |
| Code documentation & technical guides | Mono | Fixed-width characters improve code readability and alignment |
| Data tables & structured content | Mono | Uniform spacing enhances visual alignment of numeric data |
Advanced Typography Considerations
While Notion's built-in font options cover most use cases, consider these additional factors:
- Accessibility - Ensure sufficient contrast and readable font sizes for all users
- Brand consistency - Maintain consistent typography across team workspaces
- Export considerations - Font choices affect PDF exports and printed documents
Font settings are applied per page, not globally across your workspace. Each page can have its own font style to match its specific purpose and content type.
Related Styling Options
Beyond font selection, Notion offers additional styling capabilities to enhance your content presentation:
- Text colors and background highlighting for emphasis and organization
- Page icons and cover images to improve visual appeal and navigation
- Column layouts and dividers for structured content presentation
Conclusion
Customizing font styles in Notion is a simple yet powerful way to improve readability and match your content's purpose. Whether you need the clean look of the default font, the formal appearance of serif, or the technical precision of monospace, choosing the right typography enhances both the aesthetic and functional aspects of your documentation.
Experiment with different font styles to find what works best for your specific content types, and remember that consistency across similar document types helps create a professional, cohesive workspace experience.
Settings & Preferences
This module covers managing and personalizing your Notion settings. Users will learn how to set language and time zone, switch between light and dark modes, change page font styles, and customize avatar and account information for a tailored experience.
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