Fonts play a crucial role in the overall aesthetics of a website. Whether you want to make your content more readable or give your website a unique touch, the font is going to help you set the tone of your site.
There are several ways to change the font in WordPress, including using the visual editor, CSS, plugins, and other methods. In this article, we’ll take you through the step-by-step process of each method. It’s important to choose the method that’s right for you.
If you want to change a little copy somewhere on a page, you can simply use the visual editor, or use a html code snippet around the text you want to change. If you’re looking to change copy globally you’ll most likely want to use the theme customizer, or edit the CSS if the theme is custom built.
You can also use plugins, but that’s not normally required.
Method 1: Using the Visual Editor
The visual editor is the most common method for changing the font in WordPress for a small part of your copy. Here’s how to do it:
Step 1: Open the Visual Editor
To open the visual editor, log in to your WordPress dashboard and select the page or post where you want to change the font.
Step 2: Highlight the Text
Highlight the text that you want to change the font of.
Step 3: Choose the Font
Click on the font dropdown menu in the visual editor and select the font you want to use.
Step 4: Save Changes
Once you’ve selected the font, click “Save Changes” to update the font on your website.
Method 2: Using CSS
If you have a bit of coding knowledge, you can change the font in WordPress by using CSS. Here’s how to do it:
Step 1: Access the Stylesheet
Log in to your WordPress dashboard and go to “Appearance > Theme Editor.” From there, select “Stylesheet” from the list of files.
Step 2: Add CSS
Add the following CSS code to change the font:
body {font-family: “Font Name”, sans-serif;}
Make sure to replace “Font Name” with the name of the font you want to use.
Step 3: Save Changes
Once you’ve added the CSS code, click “Update File” or “Save” to save the changes to your website.
Method 3: Using Plugins
Another way to change the font in WordPress is by using plugins. Here are some of the popular plugins you can use:
- Easy Google Fonts
- Google Fonts for WordPress
- Use Any Font
To use a plugin, simply install and activate it from the WordPress plugin repository. Once activated, you can access the plugin settings from the WordPress dashboard and customize the font settings.
Method 4: Using Theme Customizer
Vanilla WordPress and many WordPress themes and frameworks offer a theme customizer that allows you to change the font easily. Here’s how to do it:
Step 1: Access the Theme Customizer
Log in to your WordPress dashboard and go to “Appearance > Customize.”
Step 2: Select Typography
From the theme customizer, select “Typography” and choose the font you want to use. YOu may also see additional sectiosn where you can change font settings globaly.
Step 3: Save Changes
Once you’ve selected the font, click “Save Changes” to update the font on your website.
Method 5: HTML Code
If you only want to change the font of a specific section of your website, you can use HTML. Here’s how to do it:
Step 1: Add the code
Add the following codeto the section where you want to change the font:
<font face=“Font Name”>Text</font>
Make sure to replace “Font Name” with the name of the font you want to use and “Text” with the text you want to change the font of.
Any one of these techniques will chage your font, jsut make sure you use the right technique to do it effectively.