How to Change Font Size in Outlook

If you’re finding the text in your Outlook emails too small or large, adjusting the font size can make a big difference. Whether you want to increase the size for better readability or decrease it to fit more on the screen, changing the font size in Microsoft Outlook is a quick and easy process.

In this guide, I’ll walk you through how to change the font size in Outlook for both reading emails and composing new ones. Let’s get started!

Changing Font Size When Reading Emails

If you’re struggling to read the text in your inbox because it’s too small or too large, Outlook lets you zoom in or out without changing any permanent settings.

Here’s how you can adjust the font size when reading emails:

1. Open an Email
   Start by opening an email message.
2. Zoom In or Out
   Press and hold the Ctrl key on your keyboard and use the scroll wheel on your mouse to zoom in or out.
   Alternatively, you can use the following steps:

• At the bottom-right corner of the email window, you’ll see a zoom slider. Drag it left to decrease the size or right to increase it.
• If you prefer specific numbers, click the percentage next to the slider (usually it shows 100%), and choose a zoom level like 125% or 150%.

This method only adjusts the size for the email you’re reading at the moment and won’t affect the way emails are displayed to others or in other parts of Outlook.

Changing Default Font Size for Composing Emails

Do you prefer a specific font size when composing emails? Outlook lets you set the default font size for all your new messages, replies, and forwards. This way, you don’t have to adjust the font size every time you write a new email.

Here’s how you can change the default font size for composing emails:

1. Open Outlook Settings

• Click on the File tab at the top left corner.
• From the menu, select Options. This will open the Outlook Options window.

1. Go to Mail Settings
   In the Outlook Options window, click on Mail in the left-hand panel.
2. Open Stationery and Fonts
   Under the Compose messages section, click on the button labeled Stationery and Fonts. A new window will pop up.
3. Adjust Font Settings
   In this window, you’ll see options to customize the fonts for:

• New mail messages
• Replying or forwarding messages
• Composing and reading plain text messages Click Font next to the option you want to change. This will allow you to pick your preferred font style, size, and color.

1. Choose a Font Size
   In the font window, find the Size drop-down menu and select the size you prefer (e.g., 10, 12, 14, etc.). You can also preview how the font will look before saving.
2. Save Changes
   Once you’re happy with your choice, click OK to close the font window, and then OK again to close the Stationery and Fonts window. Finally, click OK in the Outlook Options window to save all your changes.

From now on, every new email, reply, or forwarded message will use the font size you just selected.

Adjusting the font size in Outlook can greatly improve your email experience. Whether you need to zoom in while reading emails or prefer a larger font when writing new messages, Outlook gives you plenty of options to make it work for you.

Now that you know how to change the font size in Outlook, go ahead and tweak it to fit your needs! You’ll find your emails much easier to read and write in no time.