How do I change the font used by my web browser?

To change the font used by your web browser for web pages that do not have a specified text font, use the appropriate instructions below. (The instructions may also work for browser versions other than the ones specified.)

On this page:

• Windows:
  • Internet Explorer 6 and 7
  • Firefox
• Mac OS X:
  • Safari
  • Firefox

Windows

Internet Explorer 6 and 7

1. From the Tools menu, select Internet Options... .
   
   
2. Under the General tab, click Fonts... .
   
   
3. In the window that opens, you may choose the web page font or the plain text font (used where fixed-width fonts are specified). In the drop-down box next to "Language script:", you can change the character set for which you are selecting the font.

Firefox for Windows

1. From the Tools menu, select Options... .
   
   
2. At the top of the window that appears, click Content.
   
   
3. Under "Fonts & Colors", select the default font and size from the drop-down menus. For more options, click Advanced... .

Mac OS X

Safari

1. From the Safari menu, select Preferences... .
   
   
2. Click Appearance. To change the font for "Standard font:" or "Fixed-width font:", click the appropriate Select... button. To change the default encoding, next to "Default Encoding:", use the drop-down menu.

Firefox for Macintosh

1. From the Firefox menu, select Preferences... .
   
   
2. At the top of the window that opens, click Content.
   
   
3. Under "Fonts & Colors", select the default font and size from the pull-down menus. For more options, click Advanced... .

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