How to Customize the Font in Windows Command Prompt

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Learn how to edit the default text on CMD
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Many people work regularly with the Windows command prompt. However, it may be difficult to read the default text. Luckily, you can change the font size, color, and even layout of the window. If the fonts aren't enough, you can download and install your preferred Monospace font. Here's how to customize the font in Windows Command Prompt on Windows 10 and 11.

Changing the Font Style on Command Prompt

To change the prompt text in Windows CMD, open the Command Prompt. Right-click the title bar, and then select Properties . Click the Font tab to change the font size or type. Click Colors to change the font colors. Click OK when finished.

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Customizing the Font

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  1. 1
    Open the Command Prompt . Click the Start menu and type "command prompt". Click the result.
    • Alternatively, right-click the Start menu and select Run . Type "cmd" and press Enter .
  2. 2
    Right-click the top of the Command Prompt window. This is the title bar. A drop-down menu will open.
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  3. 3
    Click Properties . You can find this at the very bottom of the menu.
    • A new window will open with the following tabs: Options , Font , Layout , Colors , Terminal .
  4. 4
    Click Font . This is the second tab.
  5. 5
    Select a font type and size. Click the drop-down menu for Size to select a size from pt 5 to pt 72. Click the drop-down menu for Font to select a new font.
    • If you want bold text, check the box for Bold fonts .
    • You'll see a preview of your choices at the bottom of the window.
  6. 6
    Click Colors . This is the fourth tab. You can customize the following: Screen Text , Screen Background , Popup Text , Popup Background , and Opacity .
    • Select what you want to change, and then click one of the provided colors. You can also manually input the Red/Green/Blue color value in the top-right box.
    • To change the opacity of the Command Prompt window, drag the Opacity slider.
  7. 7
    Change the Window layout (optional). If you want to change the Screen Buffer Size , Window Size , or Window Position , click the Layout tab.
    • Screen buffer size controls what's kept in your computer's buffer memory while you're running the command prompt, which can be up to 9999. It can be viewed using the scroll bar on the side of the window.
    • Window size changes the size of the Command Prompt window.
    • Window Position is where the Command Prompt stays on your screen. If you want to edit this so it pops up in the same location every time, uncheck the Let system position window box.
  8. 8
    Click OK . This is at the bottom-right corner of the window. Your changes will be applied.
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Adding New Fonts

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  1. 1
    Download a new font . You can use websites such as DaFont , Fontspace , and Google Fonts .
    • Windows Command Prompt will only support Monospace fonts , which are fixed-width fonts.
  2. 2
    Unzip the font file. Click the zipped file, and click Extract at the top. [1]
  3. 3
    Open the .TTF file. This will open a window with the font information and preview.
  4. 4
    Click Install . You can find this at the top-left corner. It will take a few seconds to install.
    • Repeat these steps for any other fonts you want to add.
  5. 5
    Open the Properties window in Command Prompt. You'll now find the new fonts in the Font tab.
    • If you don't see it, make sure you have a Monospace font. You may need to restart your computer.
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    Is there any way to change these settings from within the command prompt?
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    Other than entering mode con: cols=130 lines=32766, the answer is no.
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    This is not possible in Windows Command Prompt as cmd is one of the first UIs (user interfaces) and is built to be very basic and minimalist.
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